Sharp County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Name: Sharp County, Arkansas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Sharp County, Arkansas has a population of 17,773, the 39th most populous county in Arkansas. The median household income is $44,637 and the median home value is $105,100. The poverty rate is 16.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Sharp County Quick Facts

Population 17,773

Median Household Income $44,637

Median Home Value $105,100

Poverty Rate 16.5%

Unemployment Rate 8.1%

Median Age 47.1 years

Homeownership Rate 78.8%

Affordability Ratio 2.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 13.9%

High School Graduation 86.2%

Cities/Places 9

Population 17,773 39th of 75

Median Income $44,637 27% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.5%

Unemployment 8.1%

How Sharp County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	17,597	17,773	+1.0%
Median household income	$42,950	$44,637	+3.9%
Median home value	$94,600	$105,100	+11.1%

Median Household Income

Sharp

$44,637

$60,773

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Sharp

$105,100

$188,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 26.2%

$25K-$50K 27.1%

$50K-$100K 29.8%

$100K+ 16.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.5%

$10K-$15K

7.6%

$15K-$20K

5.3%

$20K-$25K

5.8%

$25K-$30K

5.4%

$30K-$35K

5.4%

$35K-$40K

7.0%

$40K-$45K

6.4%

$45K-$50K

3.0%

$50K-$60K

6.6%

$60K-$75K

10.3%

$75K-$100K

12.9%

$100K-$125K

7.1%

$125K-$150K

3.0%

$150K-$200K

3.3%

$200K+

3.5%

Employment

8.1% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

45.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.8%

Renter 21.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $766/mo 20.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.4%

18-34

17.0%

35-54

22.0%

55-74

29.8%

75+

10.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 51 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Sharp County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Cherokee Village	5,046	$37,326	17.0%	$94,600
Horseshoe Bend	2,555	$46,080	26.2%	$128,500
Highland	1,354	$49,063	21.3%	$104,400
Ash Flat	1,217	$41,667	22.4%	$94,000
Hardy	890	$26,932	27.0%	$58,600
Ozark Acres	670	$31,940	38.5%	$73,700
Evening Shade	534	$33,281	13.9%	$129,300
Sidney	175	$48,750	10.3%	$126,300
Williford	71	$22,750	36.6%	$26,300

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Population Overview

Sharp County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 17,773. It is the 39th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sharp County is 47.1 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 38.5 years. 10.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sharp County is $44,637. This is 27% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 45% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.5%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 8.1%. This is 65% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $105,100. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Sharp County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Sharp County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.5%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

13.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Sharp County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Arkansas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Sharp County, Arkansas?

Sharp County has a population of 17,773, making it the 39th most populous county in Arkansas.

What is the median income in Sharp County?

The median household income in Sharp County is $44,637 with a poverty rate of 16.5%.

How many cities are in Sharp County, Arkansas?

Sharp County contains 9 Census-designated places.