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Sharon, TN


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Sharon, Tennessee

Sharon, Tennessee, in Weakley county, is 42 miles N of Jackson, Tennessee (center to center) and 101 miles NE of Memphis, Tennessee. The town is home to some 988 residents.

The People and Families of Sharon

In Sharon, about 62% of adults are married.

You'll see many senior citizens in Sharon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sharon had a median family income of $39,643.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Sharon.

Sharon Housing

According to the 2000 census, 70% of the housing in Sharon was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Sharon, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 12%Sharon Public Transportation Use
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 17%Sharon Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Sharon, TN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens910
Racial Diversity75
Male Share of the Population67
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Female Share of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men47

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income57
People Above Poverty57
College Educated Adults45
People in Middle Class or Better45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use89
Walking and Biking to Work77
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Affordability of Rents88
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Housing Recently Built52
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime79
Low Violent Crime47
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