Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania

Sharon Hill is a borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 5,468.

Geography

Sharon Hill is located at 39°54'23" North, 75°16'16" West (39.906340, -75.271008). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 2.0 km² (0.8 mi²). 2.0 km² (0.8 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 5,468 people, 2,091 households, and 1,390 families residing in the borough. The population density is 2,777.9/km² (7,191.7/mi²). There are 2,246 housing units at an average density of 1,141.0/km² (2,954.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough is 71.07% White, 24.80% African American, 0.09% Native American, 1.52% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.49% from other races, and 1.99% from two or more races. 1.06% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 2,091 households out of which 34.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.7% are married couples living together, 17.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.5% are non-families. 28.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.61 and the average family size is 3.24. In the borough the population is spread out with 27.9% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 84.3 males. The median income for a household in the borough is $42,436, and the median income for a family is $48,146. Males have a median income of $37,500 versus $29,049 for females. The per capita income for the borough is $18,503. 11.0% of the population and 10.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 17.8% of those under the age of 18 and 3.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Transportation

Sharon Hill is connected to Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, by the 102 trolley. It also has a train station on the R2 Regional Rail Line.

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