Sharptown, Maryland
Quick Statistics
Sharptown is a community in Wicomico County, Maryland, home to about 874 people spread across 0.4 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $42,869 a year, and a typical home is worth about $192,500. About 30.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 91.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 34 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Maryland towns GeoStat tracks, Sharptown ranks number 347 of 527 in population, number 300 in median household income, number 419 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Sharptown typically top out near 88°F in July, while January nights average about 29°F. The area sees roughly 8 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Galestown, MD | 1.7 mi. | 114 |
| 2. | Brookview, MD | 4.7 mi. | 33 |
| 3. | Eldorado, MD | 4.9 mi. | 30 |
| 4. | Bethel, DE | 5.8 mi. | 375 |
| 5. | Mardela Springs, MD | 5.9 mi. | 493 |
| 6. | Vienna, MD | 7.3 mi. | 382 |
| 7. | Hebron, MD | 8.1 mi. | 1,566 |
| 8. | Laurel, DE | 8.3 mi. | 4,152 |
What is the population of Sharptown, Maryland?
Sharptown has a population of about 874 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Sharptown, Maryland in?
Sharptown is located in Wicomico County, Maryland.
What is the median home value in Sharptown, Maryland?
The median home value in Sharptown is about $192,500, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Sharptown, Maryland?
The median personal income in Sharptown is about $42,869 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Sharptown, Maryland?
Since 1950, 11 tornadoes have been recorded in Wicomico County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Sharptown, Maryland?
Typical July highs run about 88 degrees and January lows about 29 degrees, with around 8 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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