Sharon (CDP), Massachusetts facts for kids
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Sharon, Massachusetts
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Location in Norfolk County in Massachusetts
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Massachusetts |
| County |  Norfolk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.03 sq mi (7.85 km2) |
| • Land | 2.99 sq mi (7.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
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| • Total | 6,184 |
| • Density | 2,066.84/sq mi (797.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
02067
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| Area code(s) | 781 |
| FIPS code | 25-60820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0612529 |
Sharon is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It's located within the town of Sharon in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. In 2020, about 6,184 people lived here.
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Sharon's Location and Size
Sharon is found at specific coordinates: 42.115301 degrees North and -71.18324 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The community covers a total area of about 7.8 square kilometers (3.0 square miles). Most of this area, about 7.7 square kilometers (3.0 square miles), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square kilometers (0.04 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Sharon?
In the year 2000, there were 5,941 people living in Sharon. These people made up 2,052 households, and 1,678 of those were families. The population was quite spread out, with about 767 people per square kilometer (1,987 people per square mile).
Diversity in Sharon
Sharon is a community with a mix of people. In 2000, the racial makeup was mostly White (92.41%). There were also Black or African American people (2.46%), Asian people (3.10%), and smaller numbers of Native American and Pacific Islander residents. About 1.13% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
Many households in Sharon are families. About 44.2% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (70.8%) were married couples living together.
The community has people of all ages.
- About 30.8% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 3.8% were between 18 and 24.
- About 27.3% were between 25 and 44.
- About 26.6% were between 45 and 64.
- About 11.5% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Sharon was 39 years old.
