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Sharon, Kansas

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Sharon, Kansas
City
Martina McBride Park (2009)
Martina McBride Park (2009)
Location within Barber County and Kansas
Location within Barber County and Kansas
KDOT map of Barber County (legend)
KDOT map of Barber County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°15′0″N 98°25′03″W / 37.25000°N 98.41750°W / 37.25000; -98.41750[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyBarber
Founded1883
Incorporated1885
Named forSharon
Area
[2]
 • Total0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2)
 • Land0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[1]
1,457 ft (444 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total147
 • Density530/sq mi (200/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67138
Area code620
FIPS code20-64325
GNIS ID2395857[1]

Sharon is a city in Barber County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 147.[3]

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History

Sharon was founded in 1883.[4] Sharon is a Hebrew name meaning "plain".[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.29 square miles (0.75 km2), all land.[6]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1900116—
1910350201.7%
1920325−7.1%
1930316−2.8%
1940296−6.3%
1950278−6.1%
1960272−2.2%
1970265−2.6%
19802836.8%
1990256−9.5%
2000210−18.0%
2010158−24.8%
2020147−7.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[7] of 2010, there were 158 people, 77 households, and 48 families residing in the city. The population density was 544.8 inhabitants per square mile (210.3/km2). There were 98 housing units at an average density of 337.9 per square mile (130.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 90.5% White, 0.6% African American, 3.2% Native American, 0.6% Asian, and 5.1% from two or more races.

There were 77 households, of which 19.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.7% were non-families. 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.63.

The median age in the city was 49.8 years. 16.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.4% were from 25 to 44; 34.2% were from 45 to 64; and 24.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.3% male and 48.7% female.

2000 census

Sharon Welcome Sign signifying Martina McBride's home (2009)

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 210 people, 91 households, and 54 families residing in the city. The population density was 713.4 inhabitants per square mile (275.4/km2). There were 100 housing units at an average density of 339.7 per square mile (131.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.24% White, 2.38% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.48% from other races, and 1.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.48% of the population.

There were 91 households, out of which 25.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.6% were non-families. 35.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 22.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,188, and the median income for a family was $43,056. Males had a median income of $30,500 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,759. None of the families and 4.0% of the population were living below the poverty line, including none under 18 and 5.6% of those over 64.

Education

The community is served by Barber County North USD 254 public school district..[9]

Sharon schools were closed through school unification. The Sharon Cardinals won the Kansas State High School boys class B basketball championship in 1935[10] and the 8-Man football championship in 1977.[11]

Notable people

References

  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sharon, Kansas
  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Profile of Sharon, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 17, 2022. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
  4. ^ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp. 145.
  5. ^ "Profile for Sharon, Kansas". ePodunk. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  7. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  8. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  9. ^ "Barber County North USD 254". USD 254. Retrieved January 6, 2017.
  10. ^ "Basketball". KSHSAA. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
  11. ^ "Football". KSHSAA. Retrieved January 3, 2017.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Barber County, Kansas

External links

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