Sharon Springs is a city located in Wallace County Kansas. Sharon Springs has a 2024 population of 750. It is also the county seat of Wallace County. Sharon Springs is currently declining at a rate of -0.13% annually and its population has decreased by -0.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 752 in 2020.
The average household income in Sharon Springs is $69,465 with a poverty rate of 21.28%. The median age in Sharon Springs is 42.6 years: 43.8 years for males, and 38.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sharon Springs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 808 | 92.98% |
| Two or more races | 30 | 3.45% |
| Other race | 13 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 9 | 1.04% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.81% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 372 | 2.27 | 69.6 | 30.4 |
| Married | 149 | 3.49 | 90.6 | 9.4 |
| Non Family | 139 | 0 | 46.8 | 53.2 |
| Female | 45 | 2.71 | 51.1 | 48.9 |
| Male | 39 | 1.67 | 92.3 | 7.7 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
69.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 28 | 4.93% |
| Associates Degree | 72 | 12.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 103 | 18.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 23 | 4.05% |
| High School Graduate | 203 | 35.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19 | 3.35% |
| Some College | 120 | 21.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 510 | 495 | 126 |
| Hispanic | 34 | 24 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 14 | 0 |
| Other Race | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Asian | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 24.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,125 | $57,917 | $41,705 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $42,857 |
| High School Graduate | $36,645 | $0 | $35,855 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,250 | $31,944 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,630 | $48,750 | $36,071 |
| Some College | $45,938 | $48,750 | $25,833 |
$41,630
Average Earnings
$48,750
Average Male
$36,071
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.63% of Sharon Springs residents speak only English, while 5.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 769 | 160 | 20.81% |
| Hispanic | 50 | 20 | 40% |
| Multiple | 30 | 1 | 3.33% |
21.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.28%
Male Poverty Rate
25.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sharon Springs is Hispanic, with 40% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sharon Springs is Multiple, with 3.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 21.95% |
| High School | 16.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.04% |
| Some College | 8.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 13.14% |
| Male Employed | 5.56% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,472 | $85,979 |
| Households | $54,097 | $69,465 |
| Married Families | $78,068 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,156 | $29,888 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.6%
Male Marriage Rate
47.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
95
Number of Veterans
87
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 42 |
| Vietnam | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| World War II | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 47 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94 | 15.8% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 2.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
64.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.3%
Labor Force Participation
53.4%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.15%
Born in Sharon Springs
96.09%
Native Born
3.91%
Foreign Born
2.88%
Non Citizen
1.04%
Naturalized
96.09% of Sharon Springs residents were born in the United States, with 59.15% having been born in Kansas. 2.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 748 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2028 | 749 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 749 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 749 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2025 | 750 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 750 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2023 | 751 | 7 | 0.94% |
| 2022 | 744 | -9 | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 753 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 2020 | 752 | -9 | -1.18% |
| 2019 | 761 | 17 | 2.28% |
| 2018 | 744 | -15 | -1.98% |
| 2017 | 759 | 9 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 750 | -4 | -0.53% |
| 2015 | 754 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 754 | -28 | -3.58% |
| 2013 | 782 | 17 | 2.22% |
| 2012 | 765 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2011 | 766 | 22 | 2.96% |
| 2010 | 744 | 0 | 0% |