Sharp County, located in Arkansas, has a population of 17,243 people with a population density of 28.83 people per square mile. Comparatively, the US population is 329,725,481 with a population density of 93.29 people per square mile. Sharp County is home to many small businesses such as the Graystone Inn and Conference Center, Harps Foods Supermarkets, and Wild Wilderness Drive-Thru Safari Park. There are also many year-round outdoor activities offered like hunting and fishing at Spring River State Fish Hatchery, kayaking on Lake Charles or Spring River, and golfing at Cherokee Village Golf Course. The county supports several local organizations such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Ozarks and Sharp County Library System that provide educational opportunities and community events for its citizens. In addition to these activities, there are several local sporting events held throughout the year including rodeos, horseback riding competitions, and basketball tournaments hosted by the All American Youth Basketball Association (AAYBA). Whether enjoying outdoor activities or attending a local sporting event Sharp County provides plenty of options for its citizens to get involved in their community.
The population in Sharp County is 17,243. There are 29 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Sharp County is 47.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Sharp County is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Sharp County
- 54.7% are married
- 14.1% are divorced
- 26.4% are married with children
- 12.3% have children, but are single
Race in Sharp County
- 93.9% are White
- 0.4% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander