Sharon, South Carolina facts for kids
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Sharon, South Carolina
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Location of Sharon, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | York |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.31 sq mi (3.39 km2) |
| • Land | 1.31 sq mi (3.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 462 |
| • Density | 352.67/sq mi (136.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29742
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| Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-65410 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1226537 |
Sharon is a small town located in the southwestern part of York County, South Carolina, in the United States. In 2010, about 494 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 462.
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History of Sharon
Sharon has some interesting historical places. Three important sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are recognized for their special history. These places are the Hill Complex Historic District, the W.L. Hill Store, and the Sharon Downtown Historic District.
Geography and Location
Sharon is found at specific coordinates: 34.951565 degrees North and 81.339360 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that Sharon covers a total area of 1.3 square miles (about 3.39 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
People of Sharon: Demographics
This section tells us about the people who live in Sharon.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Sharon has changed over many years. Here is a look at the population from 1900 to 2020:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 150 | — | |
| 1910 | 374 | 149.3% | |
| 1920 | 419 | 12.0% | |
| 1930 | 324 | −22.7% | |
| 1940 | 388 | 19.8% | |
| 1950 | 365 | −5.9% | |
| 1960 | 280 | −23.3% | |
| 1970 | 268 | −4.3% | |
| 1980 | 323 | 20.5% | |
| 1990 | 270 | −16.4% | |
| 2000 | 421 | 55.9% | |
| 2010 | 494 | 17.3% | |
| 2020 | 462 | −6.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Who Lives in Sharon?
In 2000, there were 421 people living in Sharon. These people lived in 149 households, and 113 of these were families. On average, there were about 330 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Sharon were White (94.54%). There were also African American residents (3.80%) and Native American residents (0.95%). About 0.71% of the population identified with two or more races.
Households and Families
Out of the 149 households in 2000:
- About 35.6% had children under 18 living with them.
- 63.8% were married couples living together.
- 9.4% had a female head of the household with no husband present.
- 23.5% were not families.
About 19.5% of all households were single individuals. About 10.1% of these individuals were 65 years old or older and lived alone. The average household had 2.83 people, and the average family had 3.25 people.
Age and Income
The population in Sharon was spread out by age:
- 28.5% were under 18 years old.
- 8.8% were between 18 and 24.
- 27.1% were between 25 and 44.
- 23.3% were between 45 and 64.
- 12.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Sharon was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were about 97 males.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Sharon was $35,250 per year. For families, the average income was $36,875. Men earned about $26,071 on average, while women earned about $21,250. The average income per person in the town was $13,798.
About 7.3% of families and 8.8% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 10.4% of those under 18 and 7.4% of those 65 or older.
Interesting Facts About Sharon
Sharon is home to the tallest building in the southwestern part of York County. This building used to be called Hill's Mercantile. It was built with bricks made right there in Sharon around the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Sharon also had the First National Bank of Sharon, which started in 1889. From 1910 to 1929, the U.S. government even printed special money for this bank. It was the only bank in Western York County that managed to stay open during the Great Depression. When it joined with the First Citizens Bank and Trust of South Carolina in 1986, it was the oldest bank in York County that had been running continuously. The unique design of the bank building helped it get listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.
See also
In Spanish: Sharon (Carolina del Sur) para niños
