Sharpesburg township, North Carolina
Sharpesburg township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Sharpesburg township is a geographic entity located in Iredell County, North Carolina. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,530. The land area covers 34.57 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,530 | ±585 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 49.8 yrs | ±4.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,112 | ±248 | 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 | 1,208 | ±247 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,112 | ±248 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 96 | ±79 |
| Median Home Value | $221,300 | ±$20,503 |
| Median Gross Rent | $846 | ±$53 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $59,752 | ±$9,061 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,226 | ±$6,238 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% | ±4.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 130 | ±122 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.6% | ±1.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,239 | ±264 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 78.7% | ±12.7% |
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: 206,361 (2024)
ID: 193806
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY PLANNER
PO BOX 788, STATESVILLE NC 28687-0788
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-13 | Olin, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Taylorsville, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Taylorsville, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Statesville, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Claremont, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | North Wilkesboro, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Troutman, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Statesville, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Statesville, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Moravian Falls, NC |
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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Mitchell Community College
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College | 10.5 mi away | 500 W Broad Street, Statesville, NC, 28677 |
7048783200
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STONY POINT BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.1 mi away | 431 RURITAN PARK RD., STONY POINT, NC, 28678 |
(828) 632-4058
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Wilkes Community College
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College | 19.1 mi away | 1328 South Collegiate Dr, Wilkesboro, NC, 28697 |
3368386100
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IREDELL COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 10.3 mi away | 201 N TRADD ST, STATESVILLE, NC, 28687 |
(704) 878-3090
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NASCAR Technical Institute
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College | 22.8 mi away | 220 Byers Creek Road, Mooresville, NC, 28117 |
8772012597
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HARMONY BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 11.2 mi away | 3393 HARMONY HWY, HARMONY, NC, 28634 |
(704) 546-7086
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Catawba Valley Community College
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College | 23.7 mi away | 2550 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC, 28602-0699 |
8283277000
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ALEXANDER COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 11.7 mi away | 77 1ST AVE SW, TAYLORSVILLE, NC, 28681 |
(828) 632-4058
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Lenoir-Rhyne University
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College | 23.9 mi away | 625 7th Avenue NE, Hickory, NC, 28601 |
8283281741
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J. HOYT HAYES MEMORIAL TROUTMAN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 15.9 mi away | 215 W CHURCH ST, TROUTMAN, NC, 28166 |
(704) 528-2682
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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 STATESVILLE 2 NNE, NC US, located 9.2 miles from Sharpesburg township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48.8° | 26.4° | 37.6° | 3.71" | 2.4" |
| February | 52.9° | 28.4° | 40.6° | 3.18" | 0.8" |
| March | 60.5° | 34.7° | 47.6° | 3.99" | 0.4" |
| April | 70.1° | 43.7° | 56.9° | 4.05" | 0.0" |
| May | 77.4° | 53.6° | 65.5° | 3.70" | 0.0" |
| June | 84.1° | 62.5° | 73.3° | 4.27" | 0.0" |
| July | 87.3° | 66.8° | 77.0° | 4.42" | 0.0" |
| August | 85.5° | 65.2° | 75.4° | 4.91" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.7° | 58.8° | 69.2° | 3.87" | 0.0" |
| October | 70.8° | 45.8° | 58.3° | 3.23" | 0.0" |
| November | 60.0° | 34.3° | 47.1° | 3.38" | 0.0" |
| December | 51.6° | 28.9° | 40.2° | 3.94" | 1.3" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love Valley town | Town | 4.7 mi | — |
| Stony Point CDP | CDP | 5.8 mi | — |
| Hiddenite CDP | CDP | 6.5 mi | — |
| Statesville city | City | 11.0 mi | — |
| Harmony town | Town | 11.0 mi | — |
| Taylorsville town | Town | 11.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3709792912. • 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.