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Sharon

North Dakota · 89 residents (2025 est.) · 1.486 sq mi
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Population has declined 7% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 59.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 30.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 59.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
82% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
101
−7%since 2000
from 109 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
68 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 73 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.4
+17%since 2000
from 50.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:89 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4771941171411990201020202024Sharon
2024101
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$52,945
+167%since 2000
from $19,818 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.7%
+23.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
+31%since 2010
from 0.383 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing50%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction41.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing8.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
81.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
18.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.9%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(103)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(91)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.9%(10)
Diversity Score22.3%(23)
Diversity Score
22
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
20.8%
−65.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
41.7%
+41.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
29.2%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
32.9%
−25.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.7%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
45.5%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2012
from 17.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−91.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2017
from 85.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+13.8 ptssince 2016
from 86.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sharon, North Dakota?

Sharon, North Dakota has about 101 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Sharon, North Dakota?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sharon, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sharon, North Dakota?

About 30.7% of people in Sharon, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sharon, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Sharon, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 32 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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