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Sharpsville, IN


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Sharpsville, Indiana

Sharpsville, Indiana, in Tipton county, is 28 miles NW of Anderson, Indiana (center to center) and 42 miles N of Indianapolis, Indiana. Part of the surrounding Kokomo metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Sharpsville is home to some 618 residents.

The People and Families of Sharpsville

In Sharpsville, about 66% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Sharpsville are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sharpsville had a median family income of $58,750. More so than most places, the people in Sharpsville generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in Sharpsville are poor than in most places in Indiana.

Sharpsville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 88% of the housing in Sharpsville was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high.

Commuting

In Sharpsville, 98% of commuters drive to work. People in Sharpsville expect to drive a lot. The town does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

Sharpsville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Sharpsville Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Sharpsville Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Sharpsville People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Sharpsville, IN

Comparing Sharpsville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men88
Well-Paid Single Women87
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Male Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity46
Female Share of the Population43
Age of the Population34
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home44
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Affordability of Rents22
Housing Recently Built22
People Living Alone21
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