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New Sharon

Iowa · 1,301 residents · 0.939 sq mi
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New Sharon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,125. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $64,200. With a median age of 40.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,301
+15%since 1990
from 1,135 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,386 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 1,209 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.8
+9%since 1990
from 37.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024New Sharon
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,125
+42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,350 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,280
+58%since 1990
from $10,929 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.0%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,200
+50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$325
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $252 in 1990
US average: $602
75.7%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 73.9% in 1990
24.3% rent
1.8
+6%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(1,133)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.4%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,278)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(9)
Asian0.5%(7)
Diversity Score3.1%(40)
3
+596%since 1990
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.5%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.7%
+10.2 ptssince 1990
from 75.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.6%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
−45%since 1990
from 26.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Sharon, Iowa?

New Sharon, Iowa has about 1,301 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in New Sharon, Iowa?

The typical household in New Sharon, Iowa earns about $36,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Sharon, Iowa expensive?

In New Sharon, Iowa, the median home is worth about $64,200, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in New Sharon, Iowa?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in New Sharon, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Sharon, Iowa?

About 10.0% of people in New Sharon, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Sharon, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, New Sharon, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 166 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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