Sharon Springs, Kansas facts for kids
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Sharon Springs, Kansas
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City and County seat
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Wallace County Courthouse (2010)
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Location within Wallace County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Wallace |
| Founded | 1868 |
| Incorporated | 1890 |
| Named for | Sharon Springs, New York |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.90 sq mi (2.34 km2) |
| • Land | 0.90 sq mi (2.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,475 ft (1,059 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 751 |
| • Density | 834/sq mi (320.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
67758
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-64375 |
| GNIS ID | 471157 |
| Website | Info |
Sharon Springs is a city in and the county seat of Wallace County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 751.
History
Sharon Springs was originally called Eagle Tail Station when it was founded in 1868. It was renamed Sharon Springs in 1886, after Sharon Springs, New York. Sharon Springs was incorporated as a city in 1890.
In 2013, the largest sinkhole in Kansas opened north of Sharon Springs. As of December 2013, the sinkhole was approximately 88 feet (27 m) deep and 243 feet (74 m) across.
Geography
Sharon Springs is located at 38°53′44″N 101°45′3″W / 38.89556°N 101.75083°W (38.895513, -101.750881). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.91 square miles (2.36 km2), all land.
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Sharon Springs has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 178 | — | |
| 1900 | 180 | 1.1% | |
| 1910 | 440 | 144.4% | |
| 1920 | 815 | 85.2% | |
| 1930 | 792 | −2.8% | |
| 1940 | 760 | −4.0% | |
| 1950 | 994 | 30.8% | |
| 1960 | 966 | −2.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,012 | 4.8% | |
| 1980 | 982 | −3.0% | |
| 1990 | 872 | −11.2% | |
| 2000 | 835 | −4.2% | |
| 2010 | 748 | −10.4% | |
| 2020 | 751 | 0.4% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 748 people, 327 households, and 197 families residing in the city. The population density was 822.0 inhabitants per square mile (317.4/km2). There were 407 housing units at an average density of 447.3 per square mile (172.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.5% White, 0.1% African American, 0.4% Native American, 3.6% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.7% of the population.
There were 327 households, of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.8% were non-families. 38.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.99.
The median age in the city was 45.3 years. 25.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.2% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 25% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.
Transportation
Sharon Springs is located on U.S. Route 40.
- History of the State of Kansas; William G. Cutler; A.T. Andreas Publisher; 1883. (Online HTML eBook)
- Kansas : A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc; 3 Volumes; Frank W. Blackmar; Standard Publishing Co; 944 / 955 / 824 pages; 1912. (Volume1 - Download 54MB PDF eBook),(Volume2 - Download 53MB PDF eBook), (Volume3 - Download 33MB PDF eBook)
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