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Sharon, WI


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Sharon, Wisconsin

Sharon, Wisconsin, in Walworth county, is 19 miles SE of Janesville, Wisconsin (center to center) and 55 miles SW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village is home to some 1,549 residents.

The People and Families of Sharon

In Sharon, about 61% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Sharon tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this village.

The people of Sharon are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sharon had a median family income of $45,500. Home-based work is more common in Sharon than in most places.

Political Inclinations

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

Sharon Housing

According to the 2000 census, 68% of the housing in Sharon was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the village as the average housing age is high.

Commuting

In Sharon, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 12%Sharon Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Sharon, WI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Well-Paid Single Men85
Racial Diversity79
Well-Paid Single Women62
Age of the Population21
Female Share of the Population22
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better85
Median Family Income74
People Above Poverty62
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work86
Public Transportation Use88
Short Commute Times42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
People Living Alone54
Affordability of Rents22
Housing Recently Built21
Affordability of Property Taxes23
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