Sharpes, FL Demographics

A map of Sharpes's Population by Race

Sharpes, Florida has an estimated population of 2,840, a decrease from the 3,115 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.8% White, 6.1% Hispanic, 4.5% Multiracial, 2.4% Black, 0.8% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sharpes, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sharpes has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Sharpes, that probability was 31.9% in 2020 and 25.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sharpes is ranked the 612th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Sharpes was ranked the 576th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sharpes's White Population

2,436 residents of Sharpes, or 85.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sharpes is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Sharpes ranks 276th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sharpes's White population has declined by an estimated 4.5%. White residents' share of Sharpes's population has increased from 81.9% to 85.8%.

Sharpes is more White than neighboring North Merritt Island (80.5% White), Cocoa (50.8% White), Port St. John (81.1% White), Tropical Park (32.5% White), and Cocoa West (46.2% White).

Sharpes's Black Population

67 residents of Sharpes, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sharpes is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Sharpes ranks 558th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sharpes's Black population has declined by an estimated 43.7%. Black residents' share of Sharpes's population has decreased from 3.8% to 2.4%.

Sharpes is more Black than neighboring North Merritt Island (0.6% Black). Sharpes is less Black than neighboring Cocoa (22.4% Black), Port St. John (4.9% Black), Tropical Park (26.9% Black), and Cocoa West (33.8% Black).

Sharpes's Asian Population

23 residents of Sharpes, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sharpes is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Sharpes ranks 671st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sharpes's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Sharpes's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Sharpes is more Asian than neighboring Cocoa West (0% Asian). Sharpes is less Asian than neighboring North Merritt Island (2.5% Asian), Cocoa (1.3% Asian), Port St. John (0.9% Asian), and Tropical Park (1.7% Asian).

Sharpes's Hispanic Population

173 residents of Sharpes, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sharpes is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Sharpes ranks 647th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sharpes's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 23.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Sharpes's population has decreased from 7.3% to 6.1%.

Sharpes is less Hispanic than neighboring North Merritt Island (12.3% Hispanic), Cocoa (20.9% Hispanic), Port St. John (8.5% Hispanic), Tropical Park (33.8% Hispanic), and Cocoa West (15.5% Hispanic).

Sharpes's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Sharpes, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sharpes is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Sharpes ranks 232nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sharpes's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 62.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sharpes's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.4%.

Sharpes is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Merritt Island (0.3% Native American/Other), Tropical Park (0% Native American/Other), and Cocoa West (0.2% Native American/Other). Sharpes is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cocoa (0.6% Native American/Other), and Port St. John (0.7% Native American/Other).

Sharpes's Multiracial Population

129 residents of Sharpes, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sharpes is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Sharpes ranks 135th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sharpes's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Sharpes's population has decreased from 5.2% to 4.5%.

Sharpes is more Multiracial than neighboring North Merritt Island (3.8% Multiracial), Cocoa (3.9% Multiracial), Port St. John (3.9% Multiracial), and Cocoa West (4.3% Multiracial). Sharpes is less Multiracial than neighboring Tropical Park (5.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.