Settlers arrived in what is now Sharonville in 1788. The community was first known as Sharon. The village of Sharonville was incorporated in 1911 and received its city rights in 1962.[8] In August 1974, the city council adopted a flag based on a winning contest entry.[9]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.89 square miles (25.61 km2), of which 9.83 square miles (25.46 km2) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km2) is water.[10]
As of the census of 2020, there were 14,117 people living in the city, for a population density of 1,439.34 people per square mile (555.73/km2). There were 6,628 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 67.2% White, 9.4% Black or African American, 0.7% Native American, 7.9% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 7.4% from some other race, and 7.1% from two or more races. 11.9% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[15]
There were 6,493 households, out of which 22.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% were married couples living together, 16.6% had a male householder with no spouse present, and 35.6% had a female householder with no spouse present. 41.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.4% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11, and the average family size was 2.92.[15]
17.7% of the city's population were under the age of 18, 61.2% were 18 to 64, and 21.1% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.5. For every 100 females, there were 101.0 males.[15]
According to the U.S. Census American Community Survey, for the period 2016-2020 the estimated median annual income for a household in the city was $68,455, and the median income for a family was $76,055. About 7.9% of the population were living below the poverty line, including 6.5% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over. About 63.4% of the population were employed, and 33.9 had a bachelor's degree or higher.[15]
2010 census
As of the census[16] of 2010, there were 13,560 people, 6,187 households, and 3,429 families living in the city. The population density was 1,379.5 inhabitants per square mile (532.6/km2). There were 6,647 housing units at an average density of 676.2 per square mile (261.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 79.7% White, 8.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 4.0% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 4.1% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.0% of the population.
There were 6,187 households, of which 23.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.4% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.6% were non-families. 37.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.88.
The median age in the city was 40.8 years. 20% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.7% were from 25 to 44; 27.6% were from 45 to 64; and 17.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.
2000 census
As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 13,804 people, 6,211 households, and 3,589 families living in the city. The population density was 1,407.7 inhabitants per square mile (543.5/km2). There were 6,526 housing units at an average density of 665.5 per square mile (257.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 88.74% White, 4.82% African American, 0.12% Native American, 3.80% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.96% from other races, and 1.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.30% of the population.
There were 6,211 households, out of which 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.2% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.85.
In the city the population was spread out, with 20.6% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $47,055, and the median income for a family was $59,136. Males had a median income of $41,679 versus $29,391 for females. The per capita income for the city was $27,483. About 2.5% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.8% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.
^"Sharonville sewer extension gets informal approval". The Cincinnati Post. September 30, 1974. p. 22 – via NewsBank. Later, city officials will dedicate a new 10-acre park next to the community center, and the new city flag, designed by Carol Oney, 18, …. The municipal flag will be unfolded for the first time at the dedication. Council selected the winning design after a contest last month.
