Sharon, Walworth County, Wisconsin facts for kids
- There is another Town of Sharon in Portage County.
Quick facts for kids
Town of Sharon, Wisconsin
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Location of the Town of Sharon, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Walworth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.6 sq mi (92.1 km2) |
| • Land | 35.5 sq mi (92.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 861 |
| • Density | 25.7/sq mi (9.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 262 |
| FIPS code | 55-72900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584134 |
Sharon is a town located in Walworth County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 861 people lived there. The Village of Sharon is a smaller community found inside the town. Also, a part of the unincorporated community called Allen's Grove is in the town.
Geography of Sharon
The Town of Sharon covers a total area of about 35.6 square miles (92.1 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. Only a very tiny part is water.
People of Sharon
Based on the census from 2000, there were 912 people living in the town. There were 333 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of the people living in Sharon were White.
About 31.8% of the households had children under 18 years old. Most households (72.7%) were married couples living together. About 15.9% of all households were single individuals. Some people aged 65 or older lived alone.
The population was spread out by age. About 26.1% were under 18 years old. About 27.1% were between 25 and 44 years old. Another 27.2% were between 45 and 64 years old. About 14.4% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 41 years.
