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Sharon

Kansas · 147 residents · 0.281 sq mi
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Sharon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 63 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $55,500. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
147
−30%since 2000
from 210 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
523 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 747 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.5
+12%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
961381802212631990201020202024Sharon
2024133
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,188 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,351
+138%since 2000
from $12,759 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing5.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,500
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
7.1% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+82%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(140)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(2)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other1.5%(2)
Diversity Score8.8%(13)
Diversity Score
9
+258%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+73%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 73.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−88.1 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sharon, Kansas?

Sharon, Kansas has about 147 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sharon, Kansas?

The typical household in Sharon, Kansas earns about $41,250 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 $55,500.

How educated are people in Sharon, Kansas?

About 6.1% 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 9.2% 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 102 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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

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