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Sharon, Wisconsin
Sharon's town hall is on the right
Sharon's town hall is on the right
Location of Sharon, Portage County, Wisconsin
Location of Sharon, Portage County, Wisconsin
Country  United States
State  Wisconsin
County Portage
Area
 • Total 64.9 sq mi (168.0 km2)
 • Land 64.3 sq mi (166.5 km2)
 • Water 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km2)
Elevation
1,181 ft (360 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 2,123
 • Density 30.1/sq mi (11.6/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 715 & 534
FIPS code 55-72850
GNIS feature ID 1584132

Sharon is a small town located in Portage County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,123 people lived there. Sharon is home to several smaller communities like Ellis, Little Waupon, North Star, and Polonia.

What is Sharon's Geography Like?

Sharon is a town with a total area of about 64.9 square miles (168.0 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 64.3 square miles (166.5 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.6 square miles (1.5 square kilometers), is water.

Who Lives in Sharon?

In 2000, there were 1,936 people living in Sharon. The town had 705 households, with many of them being families. The population density was about 30.1 people per square mile. Most residents were White, with small percentages of Native American and Asian people.

How Old Are Sharon's Residents?

The people in Sharon come from all age groups. About 24.5% of the population was under 18 years old. About 11.7% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 38 years.

What About Income in Sharon?

In 2000, the average income for a household in Sharon was $53,750. For families, the average income was $58,478. A small number of families and individuals lived below the poverty line.

Notable People from Sharon

  • Michael J. Mersch was born in Sharon. He became a Wisconsin State Representative and worked as a building contractor.

See also

In Spanish: Sharon (condado de Portage, Wisconsin) para niños

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