Sharpsburg is a tiny town located in the state of Georgia. With a population of 322 people and three associated neighborhoods, Sharpsburg is the 442nd largest community in Georgia. Sharpsburg real estate is some of the most expensive in Georgia, although Sharpsburg house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Sharpsburg is a blue-collar town, with 40.00% of people working in blue-collar occupations, while the average in America is just 27.7%. Overall, Sharpsburg is a town of sales and office workers, construction workers and builders, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Sharpsburg who work in sales jobs (15.14%), business and financial occupations (7.03%), and office and administrative support (6.49%). Of important note, Sharpsburg is also a town of artists. Sharpsburg has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Sharpsburg’s character. A relatively large number of people in Sharpsburg telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 16.11% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Sharpsburg is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Sharpsburg’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. In Sharpsburg, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 31.09 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average. As is often the case in a small town, Sharpsburg doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The education level of Sharpsburg citizens is a little higher than the average for US cities and towns: 23.13% of adults in Sharpsburg have at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Sharpsburg in 2022 was $45,284, which is wealthy relative to Georgia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $181,136 for a family of four. However, Sharpsburg contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Sharpsburg is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Sharpsburg home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Sharpsburg residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Sharpsburg include Irish, German, Italian, European, and English. The most common language spoken in Sharpsburg is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.
