New Sharon, ME is a small town located in the state of Maine. With a population of just 1,393 people, New Sharon has a population density of 31 people per square mile which is significantly lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Despite its small size, New Sharon offers plenty of activities and organizations to keep residents busy.
The town features a variety of businesses including Damariscotta River Grill, which offers delicious seafood dishes; Pizza L'Ville, where locals can get their pizza fix; and The Book Store at Gilsland Farm which offers books for all ages. Year-round outdoor activities available in the area include hiking along the various trails in the area such as Winslow Nature Trail and Mt Blue State Park as well as biking on the nearby roads. There are also plenty of other organizations within New Sharon such as the local library which offers events such as story time for children or local book clubs for adults. Finally, New Sharon also hosts several sporting events throughout the year such as softball tournaments and 5K runs. All in all, New Sharon is a great place to call home!
The population in New Sharon is 1,393. There are 30 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in New Sharon is 50.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in New Sharon is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in New Sharon
- 68.0% are married
- 15.1% are divorced
- 28.0% are married with children
- 14.1% have children, but are single
Race in New Sharon
- 97.6% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander