Sharon township, Ohio
Sharon township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Sharon township is a geographic entity located in Franklin County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 16,863. The land area covers 8.53 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 16,863 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.5 yrs | ±0.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 7,130 | ±243 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 7,434 | ±254 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,130 | ±243 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 304 | ±120 |
| Median Home Value | $440,300 | ±$11,495 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,239 | ±$178 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $127,434 | ±$9,225 |
| Per Capita Income | $71,757 | ±$5,629 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.2% | ±1.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 533 | ±189 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | ±2.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 8,415 | ±378 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.7% | ±4.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 16,989 (2024)
ID: 172860
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP FISCAL OFFICER
95 E WILSON BRIDGE RD, STE B, WORTHINGTON OH 43085-2568
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GUS Population: 1,356,303 (2024)
ID: 172250
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: SR POLICY ANALYST
373 S HIGH ST, FL 26, COLUMBUS OH 43215-6314
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Columbus, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Plain City, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Powell, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Westerville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Columbus, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | Hilliard, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Galloway, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Lewis Center, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Dublin, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Westerville, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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American Institute of Alternative Medicine
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College | 1.4 mi away | 6685 Doubletree Ave, Columbus, OH, 43229 |
6148256255
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OLD WORTHINGTON LIBRARY
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Library | 0.7 mi away | 820 HIGH ST, WORTHINGTON, OH, 43085 |
(614) 807-2626
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Pontifical College Josephinum
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College | 1.4 mi away | 7625 N High Street, Columbus, OH, 43235-1499 |
6148855585
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WORTHINGTON PARK LIBRARY
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Library | 2.4 mi away | 1389 WORTHINGTON CENTRE DR, WORTHINGTON, OH, 43085 |
(614) 807-2626
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Hondros College of Nursing
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College | 1.6 mi away | 1105 Schrock Rd, STE 650, Columbus, OH, 43229 |
8559068773
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KARL ROAD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 5590 KARL ROAD, COLUMBUS, OH, 43229 |
(614) 645-2275
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The Spa School
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College | 2.4 mi away | 5050 N High, Columbus, OH, 43214 |
6142525252
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NORTHWEST LIBRARY
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Library | 3.5 mi away | 2280 HARD RD, COLUMBUS, OH, 43235 |
(614) 807-2626
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Aveda Institute-Columbus
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College Vocational | 3.0 mi away | 889 Bethel Road, Columbus, OH, 43214 |
6142912421
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WHETSTONE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 3909 N. HIGH ST., COLUMBUS, OH, 43214 |
(614) 645-2275
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at COLUMBUS OHIO STATE UNIV AP, OH US, located 3.7 miles from Sharon township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.3° | 21.3° | 28.8° | 2.22" | — |
| February | 39.8° | 23.2° | 31.5° | 1.94" | — |
| March | 50.2° | 30.9° | 40.5° | 2.99" | — |
| April | 63.3° | 40.9° | 52.1° | 3.54" | — |
| May | 73.3° | 51.2° | 62.2° | 3.85" | — |
| June | 81.3° | 60.2° | 70.7° | 4.05" | — |
| July | 84.3° | 64.0° | 74.2° | 3.72" | — |
| August | 83.2° | 62.3° | 72.8° | 3.05" | — |
| September | 77.0° | 54.5° | 65.7° | 3.00" | — |
| October | 64.7° | 43.4° | 54.1° | 2.52" | — |
| November | 51.4° | 33.6° | 42.5° | 2.36" | — |
| December | 40.4° | 26.3° | 33.4° | 2.52" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worthington city | City | 0.4 mi | — |
| Riverlea village | Village | 1.5 mi | — |
| Minerva Park village | Village | 4.4 mi | — |
| Huber Ridge CDP | CDP | 5.1 mi | — |
| Westerville city | City | 5.5 mi | — |
| Powell city | City | 5.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3904971787. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.