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Sharon

Kansas · 158 residents · 0.281 sq mi
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Sharon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,042. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 52 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $41,700. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
158
−25%since 2000
from 210 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
562 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 747 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.8
+11%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
961381802212631990201020202024Sharon
2024133
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,042
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,188 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,658
+62%since 2000
from $12,759 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing16.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade16.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Information3.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$41,700
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
27.3%
−55.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
11.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
+22%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(200)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(143)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other3.5%(5)
Diversity Score12%(19)
Diversity Score
12
+387%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+147%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
1.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.5%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sharon, Kansas?

Sharon, Kansas has about 158 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sharon, Kansas?

The typical household in Sharon, Kansas earns about $46,042 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sharon, Kansas expensive?

In Sharon, Kansas, the median home is worth about $41,700.

How educated are people in Sharon, Kansas?

About 2.6% of adults age 25 and over in Sharon, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sharon, Kansas?

About 13.5% of people in Sharon, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sharon, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Sharon, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 91 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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