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Sharon, MS
Census-designated place in Jones County, Mississippi.
Population
1,910
Land area
8.6sq mi
People per sq mi
223
ZIP codes
0
Sharon and its ZIP codes
Sharon at a glance
- Sharon is about 3.6 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $102,188, 81% above the Mississippi median of $56,447.
Housing and community stats
Sharon, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$102,188
Poverty rate
18.0%
Homeownership
82.4%
Bachelor's or higher
14.1%
Median age
45.1
Average commute
51.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (352), Irish Americans (162), Scottish Americans (102).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jones County. PPP loans are for Sharon.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,231
28,680 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,824
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$424M
FY 2026, $6,310 per person
How people get to work
Sharon, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.3%
- Carpooled19.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 51.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sharon, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
866
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
187
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 35°F
59.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sharon, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities near Sharon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SandersvilleTown | 3.8 mi | 5 |
| LaurelCity | 7.5 mi | 18.5 |
| HeidelbergTown | 9.9 mi | 5.1 |
| SosoTown | 11 mi | 2 |
| EllisvilleCity | 14 mi | 10.4 |
| Bay SpringsCity | 18 mi | 14.9 |
| TaylorsvilleTown | 20 mi | 3.9 |
| OvettCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.7 |
| PachutaTown | 22 mi | 2.4 |
| MoselleCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.7 |
| LouinTown | 22 mi | 6.1 |
| SylvarenaVillage | 23 mi | 2.6 |
| ShubutaTown | 24 mi | 2.4 |
| MontroseTown | 25 mi | 2.7 |
| De SotoCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 3.8 |
| EastabuchieCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sharon, MS in?
- Sharon is in Jones County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Sharon, MS?
- About 1,910 people live in Sharon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sharon?
- Nearby places include Sandersville (3.8 mi), Laurel (7.5 mi), Heidelberg (9.9 mi), Soso (11 mi), Ellisville (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023