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New Sharon, IA


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New Sharon, Iowa

New Sharon, Iowa, in Mahaska county, is 50 miles E of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 171 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The city is home to some 1,301 residents.

The People and Families of New Sharon

In New Sharon, about 62% of adults are married.

There are more females than males in New Sharon than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, New Sharon had a median family income of $42,829.

New Sharon Housing

According to the 2000 census, 74% of the housing in New Sharon was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the city.

Commuting

In New Sharon, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

New Sharon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%New Sharon Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of New Sharon, IA

Comparing New Sharon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens108
Female Share of the Population910
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women76
Well-Paid Single Men64
Racial Diversity47
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better75
College Educated Adults66
Median Family Income65
People Above Poverty63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work75
Short Commute Times73
Public Transportation Use66

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Housing Recently Built57
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