New Sharon, Maine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
New Sharon, Maine
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 New Sharon, Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 46.83 sq mi (121.29 km2) |
| • Land | 46.19 sq mi (119.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.64 sq mi (1.66 km2) |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,458 |
| • Density | 32/sq mi (12.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04955
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-49345 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582624 |
New Sharon is a small town in Franklin County, Maine, in the United States. It officially became a town in 1794. In 2020, about 1,458 people lived there. The town is split almost in half by the Sandy River, which is a river that flows into the Kennebec River.
A very interesting person named Fred H. Hale Sr. was born in New Sharon on December 1, 1890. He was recognized as the oldest living man in the world for several months in 2004!
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Where is New Sharon?
New Sharon covers an area of about 121 square kilometers (46.8 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
New Sharon's Weather
The weather in New Sharon changes a lot with the seasons. Summers are usually warm or hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can be very cold! This type of weather is called a "humid continental climate." It means you get all four seasons with clear differences.
Who Lives in New Sharon?
Here's how the number of people living in New Sharon has changed over many years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 359 | — | |
| 1810 | 944 | 163.0% | |
| 1820 | 1,219 | 29.1% | |
| 1830 | 1,599 | 31.2% | |
| 1840 | 1,829 | 14.4% | |
| 1850 | 1,732 | −5.3% | |
| 1860 | 1,731 | −0.1% | |
| 1870 | 1,451 | −16.2% | |
| 1880 | 1,306 | −10.0% | |
| 1890 | 1,064 | −18.5% | |
| 1900 | 946 | −11.1% | |
| 1910 | 955 | 1.0% | |
| 1920 | 885 | −7.3% | |
| 1930 | 750 | −15.3% | |
| 1940 | 761 | 1.5% | |
| 1950 | 755 | −0.8% | |
| 1960 | 712 | −5.7% | |
| 1970 | 725 | 1.8% | |
| 1980 | 969 | 33.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,175 | 21.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,297 | 10.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,407 | 8.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,458 | 3.6% | |
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New Sharon's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,407 people living in New Sharon. These people lived in 585 homes, and 405 of these were families. Most of the people living in the town were White (97.4%).
About 30% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (54.4%) were married couples living together. About 24% of all homes had just one person living in them. The average home had about 2.4 people.
The average age of people in New Sharon was 43.7 years old. About 22% of the residents were under 18, and about 14.6% were 65 years old or older. The number of males and females in the town was almost exactly the same.
Famous People from New Sharon
- Barry Longyear, an author who writes books.
- Melanie Sachs, who is a member of the Maine House of Representatives.
See also
In Spanish: New Sharon (Maine) para niños
