Sharpsburg, PA Demographics

A map of Sharpsburg's Population by Race

Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 3,119, a slight decrease from the 3,187 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.6% White, 8.0% Black, 5.4% Multiracial, 4.3% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sharpsburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sharpsburg has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Sharpsburg, that probability was 38.3% in 2020 and 32.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sharpsburg is ranked the 456th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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). Sharpsburg was ranked the 441st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sharpsburg's White Population

2,546 residents of Sharpsburg, or 81.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sharpsburg is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Sharpsburg ranks 1617th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sharpsburg's White population has grown by an estimated 3.1%. White residents' share of Sharpsburg's population has increased from 77.5% to 81.6%.

Sharpsburg is less White than neighboring Aspinwall (86% White), Etna (89.2% White), Fox Chapel (87.1% White), Millvale (86.6% White), and Blawnox (84.7% White).

Sharpsburg's Black Population

250 residents of Sharpsburg, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sharpsburg is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Sharpsburg ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sharpsburg's Black population has declined by an estimated 30.9%. Black residents' share of Sharpsburg's population has decreased from 11.4% to 8.0%.

Sharpsburg is more Black than neighboring Aspinwall (1.1% Black), Etna (1.8% Black), Fox Chapel (0.4% Black), and Blawnox (0.3% Black). Sharpsburg is less Black than neighboring Millvale (8.5% Black).

Sharpsburg's Asian Population

0 residents of Sharpsburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sharpsburg is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Sharpsburg ranks 350th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sharpsburg's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Sharpsburg's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.0%.

Sharpsburg is less Asian than neighboring Aspinwall (12.3% Asian), Etna (0.5% Asian), Fox Chapel (5% Asian), Millvale (1.6% Asian), and Blawnox (10.9% Asian).

Sharpsburg's Hispanic Population

135 residents of Sharpsburg, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sharpsburg is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Sharpsburg ranks 641st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sharpsburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 17.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Sharpsburg's population has increased from 3.6% to 4.3%.

Sharpsburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Aspinwall (0.2% Hispanic), Etna (3.4% Hispanic), Fox Chapel (3.6% Hispanic), Millvale (1.8% Hispanic), and Blawnox (0% Hispanic).

Sharpsburg's Native American/Other Population

21 residents of Sharpsburg, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sharpsburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Sharpsburg ranks 445th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sharpsburg's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Sharpsburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Sharpsburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Aspinwall (0.3% Native American/Other), Etna (0.2% Native American/Other), and Blawnox (0% Native American/Other). Sharpsburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Millvale (0.8% Native American/Other).

Sharpsburg's Multiracial Population

167 residents of Sharpsburg, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sharpsburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Sharpsburg ranks 283rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sharpsburg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 4.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Sharpsburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.4%.

Sharpsburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Aspinwall (0.2% Multiracial), Etna (4.9% Multiracial), Fox Chapel (3.1% Multiracial), Millvale (0.7% Multiracial), and Blawnox (4.1% 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.