Sharp County, Arkansas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Sharp County
- State
- Arkansas
- FIPS Code
- 05135
- State FIPS
- 05
- County FIPS
- 135
Geography
- Land Area
- 604.64 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.02 sq mi
- Total Area
- 606.65 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.173399
- Longitude
- -91.471069
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 17,649
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 14,027
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,312 | 98.1% |
| Hispanic | 335 | 1.9% |
| White | 16,484 | 93.4% |
| Black | 88 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 99 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 29 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 99 | 0.6% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,829 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 196 | 1.4% |
| White | 13,210 | 94.2% |
| Black | 113 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 81 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 325 | 2.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 91 | 0.6% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 17,773
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $48,593
- Poverty Rate
- 16.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,886
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,279 | 91.6% |
| Black | 88 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 119 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 9,732
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,430 | 14.7% |
| Republican | 4,855 | 49.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,447 | 35.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,624 | 47.5% |
| Female | 5,043 | 51.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,762 | 90.0% |
| Hispanic | 141 | 1.4% |
| Black | 21 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,748
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 59.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,208 | 59.4% |
| Hispanic | 67 | 47.5% |
| Black | 9 | 42.9% |
| Asian | 22 | 56.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,726 | 59.0% |
| Female | 2,980 | 59.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,973 (30.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,793 (13.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 9,525
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $115,660
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $763
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 7.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.