CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Sharon Springs

Kansas · 751 residents · 0.903 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Sharon Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,529. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $68,800. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
751
−10%since 2000
from 835 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
832 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 925 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.4
+12%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6277027788539281990201020202024Sharon Springs
2024817
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,529
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,962
+30%since 2000
from $17,656 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction20.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Information5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade0.5%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
25.0% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+12%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Sharon Springs on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(786)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11%(92)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(649)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(56)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(27)
Diversity Score26.5%(199)
Diversity Score
26
+140%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.5 min
+4%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.3%
−14.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.0%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Sharon Springs

Paxton
Pop 695
Cedar Key
Pop 744
Yankeetown
Pop 637
Bethlehem
Pop 822
Places similar to Sharon Springs
Head to head

Compare Sharon Springs to nearby cities

SHARON SPRINGS VS
Garden City
Income$72,865+50%
Home value$192,000+179%
Population27,402+3727%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SHARON SPRINGS VS
Dodge City
Income$68,721+42%
Home value$151,700+120%
Population27,653+3762%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SHARON SPRINGS VS
Liberal
Income$63,706+31%
Home value$137,100+99%
Population19,010+2555%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SHARON SPRINGS VS
Sterling
Income$43,283−11%
Home value$217,400+216%
Population13,054+1723%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Sharon Springs, Kansas?

Sharon Springs, Kansas has about 751 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sharon Springs, Kansas?

The typical household in Sharon Springs, Kansas earns about $48,529 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sharon Springs, Kansas expensive?

In Sharon Springs, Kansas, the median home is worth about $68,800.

How educated are people in Sharon Springs, Kansas?

About 26.9% of adults age 25 and over in Sharon Springs, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sharon Springs, Kansas?

About 17.1% of people in Sharon Springs, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sharon Springs, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Sharon Springs, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 112 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Kansas
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Sharon Springs with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →