Sharon, North Dakota facts for kids
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Sharon
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Street scene in Sharon, North Dakota
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Location of Sharon, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Steele |
| Founded | 1896 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.50 sq mi (3.88 km2) |
| • Land | 1.49 sq mi (3.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,509 ft (460 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 86 |
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86 |
| • Density | 57.87/sq mi (22.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
58277
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-71940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036259 |
Sharon is a small city located in Steele County, North Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 86 people lived there. The city of Sharon was started in 1896.
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About Sharon's Location
Sharon covers a total area of about 1.55 square miles (4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and a very small part is water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Sharon has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 304 | — | |
| 1920 | 362 | 19.1% | |
| 1930 | 328 | −9.4% | |
| 1940 | 371 | 13.1% | |
| 1950 | 312 | −15.9% | |
| 1960 | 251 | −19.6% | |
| 1970 | 201 | −19.9% | |
| 1980 | 166 | −17.4% | |
| 1990 | 119 | −28.3% | |
| 2000 | 109 | −8.4% | |
| 2010 | 96 | −11.9% | |
| 2020 | 86 | −10.4% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 86 | −10.4% | |
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Sharon's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 96 people living in Sharon. These people lived in 46 different homes, and 29 of those were families.
- The city had about 62 people per square mile.
- Most people (93.8%) were White.
- A small group (6.3%) were Native American.
In the homes, about 26% had kids under 18. Half of the homes (50%) had married couples. Some homes had a single parent, either a mother (10.9%) or a father (2.2%). About 37% of homes were single people living alone.
The average age of people in Sharon was 52.5 years old.
- About 25% of residents were under 18.
- About 27% were 65 years old or older.
- There were slightly more males (52.1%) than females (47.9%).
Famous Person from Near Sharon
- Hjalmar Carl Nygaard: He was born on a farm close to Sharon. He later became a U.S. Representative, which means he was a person who helped make laws for the country in the United States Congress.
Sharon's Weather
Sharon has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means the weather changes a lot with the seasons.
- Summers are warm to hot, and sometimes humid (meaning the air feels sticky).
- Winters are cold, and can sometimes be very cold.
See also
In Spanish: Sharon (Dakota del Norte) para niños
