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Sharon town, TN

ZIP 38255 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 38255

38255 has a population of 2,356 with a median age of 45.2 yrs (51.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
91.4%+48% vs US avg
x
Black
1.1%-91% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.7%-88% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
5.0%-73% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
17.8%-19% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.6%-2% vs US avg
x
65+
21.6%+32% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.8%+24% vs US avg
x
High school
51.1%+95% vs US avg
x
Some college
15.6%-46% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
19.5%-42% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
53.5%+11% vs US avg
x
Never married
26.0%-23% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.7%+23% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.8%
x
Diversity Index
16/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
12.1%+5% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
5.8%-3% vs US avg
x
Disability
23.8%+78% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.4%+4% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
5.9%+1% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 38255

Poverty Rate
12.1%+5% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.8%-3% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
8.4%+4% vs US avg
x
Disability
23.8%+78% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.7%+9% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
19.3%+65% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
5.9%+1% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,356
Median age45.2
Poverty rate12.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White91.4%
Hispanic5.0%
Black1.1%
Asian0.7%
Foreign-born0.0%