New Sharon, Iowa facts for kids
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New Sharon, Iowa
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Location of New Sharon, Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Mahaska |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.94 sq mi (2.44 km2) |
| • Land | 0.94 sq mi (2.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
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| • Total | 1,262 |
| • Density | 1,341.13/sq mi (517.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50207
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-56460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395214 |
New Sharon is a city in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,262 at the time of the 2020 census. The first building was erected in 1856 by Edward Quaintance.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.94 square miles (2.43 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 805 | — |
| 1890 | 1,026 | +27.5% |
| 1900 | 1,252 | +22.0% |
| 1910 | 1,122 | −10.4% |
| 1920 | 1,084 | −3.4% |
| 1930 | 1,052 | −3.0% |
| 1940 | 1,214 | +15.4% |
| 1950 | 1,089 | −10.3% |
| 1960 | 1,063 | −2.4% |
| 1970 | 944 | −11.2% |
| 1980 | 1,225 | +29.8% |
| 1990 | 1,136 | −7.3% |
| 2000 | 1,301 | +14.5% |
| 2010 | 1,293 | −0.6% |
| 2020 | 1,262 | −2.4% |
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2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 1,262 people, 528 households, and 346 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,340.6 inhabitants per square mile (517.6/km2). There were 581 housing units at an average density of 617.2 per square mile (238.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.1% White, 0.3% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races and 3.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 1.4% of the population.
Of the 528 households, 31.4% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 4.9% were cohabitating couples, 26.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 16.7% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 34.5% of all households were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The median age in the city was 40.3 years. 26.5% of the residents were under the age of 20; 4.8% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 and 44; 24.0% were from 45 and 64; and 21.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,293 people, 538 households, and 368 families living in the city. The population density was 1,375.5 inhabitants per square mile (531.1/km2). There were 590 housing units at an average density of 627.7 per square mile (242.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.1% White, 0.4% Native American, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.3% of the population.
There were 538 households, of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.6% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.90.
The median age in the city was 41.8 years. 25.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 28.2% were from 45 to 64; and 18.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.
Education
New Sharon is home to North Mahaska Community School District schools. This is a rural school district serving nearly 600 students in grades Pre-K through 12. Located adjacent to the schools is the North Mahaska Community School District Early Childhood education center, which opened in 2009. This houses pre-school classes for three- and four-year-olds, as well as the New Sharon Child Care and Preschool (NSCCP).
See also
In Spanish: New Sharon (Iowa) para niños
