Sharptown, MD is a small town located in Wicomico County with an estimated population of 867 people according to the US census. The population density in Sharptown is 339 people per square mile, which is much higher than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Despite its small size, Sharptown offers plenty of activities and organizations for residents to enjoy.
Local businesses in Sharptown include the Highway Inn, a family-style restaurant serving home-cooked meals; Sharptown Grocery Store, where locals can find all of their basic groceries and produce; Schreiber Electric Company, a full-service electrical contractor; and Mary's Hair Salon for hair styling services.
Outdoor activities are available year-round in Sharptown thanks to its close proximity to Salisbury City Park as well as the nearby public boat launch at James Creek Park. Residents can also attend outdoor events such as the annual Maryland Seafood Festival at nearby Somers Cove Marina or take part in seasonal festivals like the Annual Waterfowl Festival held each November.
Organizations in Sharptown include the Women’s Club of Salisbury and local churches such as St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, and New Hope Baptist Church. The town also hosts several annual sports tournaments such as a basketball tournament each summer at James Creek Park and an adult softball tournament at Wicomico Youth & Civic Center.
The population in Sharptown (zip 21861) is 867. There are 331 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Sharptown (zip 21861) is 35.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Sharptown (zip 21861) is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Sharptown (zip 21861)
- 51.9% are married
- 9.7% are divorced
- 30.6% are married with children
- 14.3% have children, but are single
Race in Sharptown (zip 21861)
- 92.2% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 5.3% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander