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 small city in Mahaska County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,262 people lived there. The very first building in New Sharon was built in 1856 by Edward Quaintance.
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Where is New Sharon Located?
New Sharon is located in the state of Iowa. It is part of Mahaska County. The city covers a total area of about 0.94 square miles (2.44 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
How Many People Live Here?
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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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Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 1,262 people living in New Sharon. These people lived in 528 households. A household is a group of people living together. There were also 346 families.
Most of the people living in New Sharon were White (about 95%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 1.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in New Sharon was 40.3 years old. About 26.5% of the residents were under 20 years old. Also, 21.2% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the residents were female (52.5%).
Schools in New Sharon
New Sharon is home to the North Mahaska Community School District. This school district serves almost 600 students. It includes students from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
Right next to the main schools is the North Mahaska Community School District Early Childhood education center. This center opened in 2009. It offers preschool classes for three- and four-year-olds. It also houses the New Sharon Child Care and Preschool (NSCCP).
See also
- In Spanish: New Sharon (Iowa) para niños
