Sharon, Tennessee facts for kids
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Sharon, Tennessee
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Buildings along Main Street (SR 89)
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Location of Sharon in Weakley County, Tennessee
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Weakley |
| Settled | 1820s |
| Incorporated | 1901 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.27 sq mi (3.29 km2) |
| • Land | 1.27 sq mi (3.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 417 ft (127 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 935 |
| • Density | 736.22/sq mi (284.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38255
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| Area code(s) | 731 |
| FIPS code | 47-67540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1301244 |
Sharon is a small town in Weakley County, Tennessee, United States. In 2000, 988 people lived there. By 2010, the population was 944. The latest count in 2020 showed 935 residents.
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Sharon's Location and Area
Sharon is located at coordinates 36.233268 degrees North and 88.825000 degrees West. This means it is in the northern part of Weakley County.
The town covers a total area of about 1.1 square miles (2.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Sharon is also home to an elementary and middle school, which are located near the center of town.
Who Lives in Sharon?
The population of Sharon has changed over the years. Here's how it has looked:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 608 | — | |
| 1920 | 506 | −16.8% | |
| 1930 | 596 | 17.8% | |
| 1940 | 586 | −1.7% | |
| 1950 | 880 | 50.2% | |
| 1960 | 966 | 9.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,188 | 23.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,134 | −4.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,047 | −7.7% | |
| 2000 | 988 | −5.6% | |
| 2010 | 944 | −4.5% | |
| 2020 | 935 | −1.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 988 people living in Sharon. These people lived in 446 households. About 300 of these households were families.
Different Backgrounds in Sharon
Most people in Sharon are White, making up about 89% of the population. About 10% of the people are African American. A very small number of people are from other backgrounds, including Pacific Islander or other races. About 0.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families in Town
In 2000, about 23% of households had children under 18 living there. More than half, about 55%, were married couples living together. About 9% of households had a female head with no husband present.
Nearly a third, about 32%, were not families. This means they were individuals living alone or roommates. About 29% of all households had only one person living in them. Many of these were people aged 65 or older.
Age Groups in Sharon
The population of Sharon includes people of all ages. In 2000:
- About 19% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 25% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 27% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 22% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Sharon was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were about 94 males.
Money and Living in Sharon
In 2000, the average income for a household in Sharon was $27,639 per year. For families, the average income was $39,643 per year. The average income per person in the town was $15,746.
About 11% of families and 12% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included about 15% of children under 18 and 16% of people aged 65 or older.
Local Media and Radio Stations
Sharon and the surrounding area have a few local radio stations. These stations play music and provide news to the community.
- WWGY 99.3 FM plays "Today's Best Music."
- WRQR-FM 105.5 FM also plays "Today's Best Music."
- WTPR-AM 710 AM plays "The Greatest Hits of All Time."
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