Sharon, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Sharon
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Banner within the Grace and Pearl Historic District in Sharon
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Location of Sharon in Walworth County, Wisconsin.
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 Sharon
Location in Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Walworth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.73 sq mi (4.47 km2) |
| • Land | 1.73 sq mi (4.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,586 |
| • Density | 902.09/sq mi (348.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
53585
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| Area code(s) | 262 |
| FIPS code | 55-72875 |
Sharon is a village in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,586 at the 2020 census. The village is within the Town of Sharon.
History
The village is named after Sharon Springs, New York.
Geography
Sharon is located at 42°30′8″N 88°43′46″W / 42.50222°N 88.72944°W (42.502412, -88.729681).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.66 square miles (4.30 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 657 | — | |
| 1890 | 878 | 33.6% | |
| 1900 | 945 | 7.6% | |
| 1910 | 879 | −7.0% | |
| 1920 | 908 | 3.3% | |
| 1930 | 733 | −19.3% | |
| 1940 | 812 | 10.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,013 | 24.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,167 | 15.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,216 | 4.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,280 | 5.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,250 | −2.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,549 | 23.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,605 | 3.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,586 | −1.2% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,605 people, 594 households, and 406 families living in the village. The population density was 966.9 inhabitants per square mile (373.3/km2). There were 714 housing units at an average density of 430.1 per square mile (166.1/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 86.7% White, 0.2% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 10.5% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.5% of the population.
There were 594 households, of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.6% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.24.
The median age in the village was 35.3 years. 28.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.7% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 8.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.
Culture
Since 1997, the Sharon Main Street Association has organized an annual "Model A Day", a gathering of Model A collectors and enthusiasts. This event draws over 300 cars each year. Sharon is one of the greatest (by percentage) Polish-American communities in the U.S.
Notable people
- William P. Allen, Wisconsin State Representative, lived in Sharon.
- John W. Brownson, New York politician, moved in Sharon.
- John Brownson, Wisconsin State Representative, lived in Sharon.
- Travis Frederick, NFL Player, lived in Sharon.
- Walter Samuel Goodland, Governor of Wisconsin, was born in Sharon.
- Martha Nessler Hayden, painter
- Scott M. Ladd, Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court, was born in Sharon.
- Frank Mentzer, An American fantasy author and game designer best known for his work on early materials for Dungeons & Dragons, currently lives in Sharon.
- George Perring, MLB player, was born in Sharon.
- George Sykes or Sikes, former Representative and retired farmer, moved here with his wife from the Town of Sharon, and died here
- Charles W. Woodford, Illinois Treasurer, was born in Sharon.
- Riley S. Young, Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly, in Sharon.
See also
In Spanish: Sharon (Wisconsin) para niños
