Sharon, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 small village located in Walworth County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,586 people lived there. The village is part of the larger Town of Sharon.
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History of Sharon Village
The village of Sharon got its name from a place called Sharon Springs, New York.
Geography of Sharon
Sharon is located at coordinates 42°30′8″N 88°43′46″W / 42.50222°N 88.72944°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The village covers a total area of about 1.66 square miles (4.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population and People in Sharon
Sharon's population has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
| 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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Sharon's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,605 people living in Sharon. These people lived in 594 households, and 406 of these were families. The village had about 967 people per square mile.
Most people in Sharon were White (86.7%). About 10.5% were from other racial backgrounds. People of Hispanic or Latino heritage made up 16.5% of the population.
Many households (38.7%) had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.70 people, and the average family had 3.24 people.
The average age of people in Sharon was 35.3 years old. About 28.2% of residents were under 18.
Culture and Events in Sharon
Sharon has a special event called "Model A Day." Since 1997, the Sharon Main Street Association has organized this annual gathering. It brings together collectors and fans of the Model A car. More than 300 of these classic cars come to Sharon each year!
Sharon is also known for having a large percentage of Polish-American people living there.
Famous People from Sharon
Many interesting people have lived in or were born in Sharon:
- William P. Allen was a politician who served in the Wisconsin State Representative.
- John W. Brownson was a politician from New York who moved to Sharon.
- John Brownson also served as a Wisconsin State Representative.
- Travis Frederick is a well-known NFL football player.
- Walter Samuel Goodland became the Governor of Wisconsin.
- Martha Nessler Hayden is a talented painter.
- Scott M. Ladd was a Justice on the Iowa Supreme Court.
- Frank Mentzer is an American author and game designer, famous for his work on Dungeons & Dragons. He lives in Sharon.
- George Perring was a professional MLB baseball player.
- George Sykes was a former Representative and farmer.
- Charles W. Woodford served as the Illinois Treasurer.
- Riley S. Young was the Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Images for kids
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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.
See also
In Spanish: Sharon (Wisconsin) para niños
