Sharon, North Dakota

Sharon
FIPS code		38-71940
GNIS feature ID	1036259[2]

Sharon is a city in Steele County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 86 at the 2020 census.^[3] Sharon was founded in 1896.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.55 square miles (4.01 km²), of which 1.54 square miles (3.99 km²) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km²) is water.^[5]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1910	304		—
1920	362		19.1%
1930	328		−9.4%
1940	371		13.1%
1950	312		−15.9%
1960	251		−19.6%
1970	201		−19.9%
1980	166		−17.4%
1990	119		−28.3%
2000	109		−8.4%
2010	96		−11.9%
2020	86		−10.4%
2022 (est.)	86	[4]	0.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[6] 2020 Census[3]

2010 census

As of the

.

There were 46 households, of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.0% were non-families. 37.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.69.

The median age in the city was 52.5 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.6% were from 25 to 44; 31.3% were from 45 to 64; and 27.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.1% male and 47.9% female.

2000 census

As of the

, and 3.67% from two or more races.

There were 57 households, out of which 15.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 1.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47.4% were non-families. 45.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.91 and the average family size was 2.70.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 16.5% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 15.6% from 25 to 44, 33.0% from 45 to 64, and 29.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females, there were 127.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 127.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,583, and the median income for a family was $43,125. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $18,750 for females. The

, including none under 18 and 4.5% of those over 64.

Notable person

• U.S. Representative
  , born on nearby farm

Climate

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