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Sharon Springs, KS


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Sharon Springs, Kansas

Sharon Springs, Kansas, in Wallace county, is 160 miles E of Pueblo, Colorado (center to center) and 165 miles E of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The city has a population of 835.

The People and Families of Sharon Springs

In Sharon Springs, about 64% of adults are married. Lots of people in Sharon Springs live independently, in one-person housing.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sharon Springs had a median family income of $43,684.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Sharon Springs residents, with $300. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Sharon Springs Housing

In Sharon Springs, 80% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Sharon Springs, 85% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

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

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Comparative Profile of Sharon Springs, KS

Comparing Sharon Springs to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men88
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women67
Racial Diversity66
Male Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better78
College Educated Adults75
Median Family Income77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents87
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Housing Recently Built35
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