Sharon, Oklahoma
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Sharon is a town in Woodward County
, Oklahoma
, United States
. The population was 135 at the 2010 census
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the town has a total area of 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 122 people, 45 households, and 32 families residing in the town. The population density
was 1,013.2 people per square mile (392.5/km²). There were 52 housing units at an average density of 431.9 per square mile (167.3/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 94.26% White, 4.10% Native American, and 1.64% from two or more races.
There were 45 households out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples
living together, and 26.7% were non-families. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.18.
In the town the population was spread out with 31.1% under the age of 18, 2.5% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 15.6% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 82.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $45,000, and the median income for a family was $46,667. Males had a median income of $24,688 versus $28,333 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $12,444. There were 10.0% of families and 18.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 35.4% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.
Woodward County, Oklahoma
Woodward County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population was 18,486. Its county seat is Woodward. Woodward County was originally known as "N" County and was composed of present day Woodward County and portions of Harper, Ellis, and Woods County...
, Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. With an estimated 3,751,351 residents as of the 2010 census and a land area of 68,667 square miles , Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 135 at the 2010 census
United States Census, 2010
The Twenty-third United States Census, known as Census 2010 or the 2010 Census, is the current national census of the United States. National Census Day was April 1, 2010 and is the reference date used in enumerating individuals...
.
Geography
Sharon is located at 36°16′35"N 99°20′19"W (36.276429, -99.338533).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 122 people, 45 households, and 32 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,013.2 people per square mile (392.5/km²). There were 52 housing units at an average density of 431.9 per square mile (167.3/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 94.26% White, 4.10% Native American, and 1.64% from two or more races.
There were 45 households out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, and 26.7% were non-families. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.18.
In the town the population was spread out with 31.1% under the age of 18, 2.5% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 15.6% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 82.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $45,000, and the median income for a family was $46,667. Males had a median income of $24,688 versus $28,333 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $12,444. There were 10.0% of families and 18.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 35.4% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.