New Sharon, Iowa

New Sharon is a city in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,293 at the 2010 census. The first building was erected in 1856 by Edward Quaintance.[4]

New Sharon, Iowa
City
Location of New Sharon, Iowa
Coordinates: 41°28′10″N 92°39′3″W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Mahaska
Area [1]
• Total	0.94 sq mi (2.43 km^2)
• Land	0.94 sq mi (2.43 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	873 ft (266 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	1,293
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	1,293
• Density	1,379.94/sq mi (532.96/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	50207
Area code(s)	641
FIPS code	19-56460
GNIS feature ID	0459488
Website	www.newsharoniowa.org

Geography

New Sharon is located at 41°28′10″N 92°39′3″W (41.469314, -92.650838).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.94 square miles (2.43 km²), all of it land.[6]

The North Mahaska Juinor-Senior school is the only school building in New Sharon. The School houses PreK-Senior students. According to locals of New Sharon, there is a sophomore student who the kids call, "Big C" who is the only student who has gotten straight A's in their grade.

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1880	805	—
1890	1,026	+27.5%
1900	1,252	+22.0%
1910	1,122	−10.4%
1920	1,084	−3.4%
1930	1,052	−3.0%
1940	1,214	+15.4%
1950	1,089	−10.3%
1960	1,063	−2.4%
1970	944	−11.2%
1980	1,225	+29.8%
1990	1,136	−7.3%
2000	1,301	+14.5%
2010	1,293	−0.6%
2019	1,293	+0.0%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-03-29. and Iowa Data Center Source: U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 1,293 people, 538 households, and 368 families living in the city. The population density was 1,375.5 inhabitants per square mile (531.1/km²). There were 590 housing units at an average density of 627.7 per square mile (242.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.1% White, 0.4% Native American, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3% of the population.

There were 538 households, of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.6% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the city was 41.8 years. 25.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 28.2% were from 45 to 64; and 18.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 1,301 people, 540 households, and 361 families living in the city. The population density was 1,390.9 people per square mile (534.4/km²). There were 575 housing units at an average density of 614.7 per square mile (236.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.92% White, 0.08% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 0.15% Pacific Islander, and 0.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.69% of the population.

There were 540 households, out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 24.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,125, and the median income for a family was $42,829. Males had a median income of $33,125 versus $21,739 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,280. About 7.8% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.4% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.

Government

New Sharon is governed by a Mayor-City Council form of government. The residents elect five at-large council members and one mayor. Each serving a four-year term. The current Mayor of New Sharon is Jeff Long.

Education

New Sharon is home to North Mahaska Community School District schools.[9] North Mahaska Community School District is a rural school district serving nearly 600 students in grades Pre-K through 12th. Located adjacent to the schools is the North Mahaska Community School District Early Childhood education center which opened in 2009. This houses pre-school classes for 3 & 4 year olds as well as the Sunshine and Smiles Daycare Center.

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
4. "Portrait and Biographical Album of Mahaska County, Iowa, page 542. Locals of New Sharon claim that the Creek that's runs through the town, it the so-called "Holy Grail."". Chapman Brothers,1887.
5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
9. "North Mahaska Comm School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 1, 2020.

External links

• City website