Sparta, MO

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2,442
TOTAL POPULATION
1,145
MALE POPULATION
1,297
FEMALE POPULATION
88.28
MALES / 100 FEMALES
113.28
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.2
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$25,934
PER CAPITA INCOME
$65,250
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$61,319
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
3.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
96.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.33
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,161
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Sparta

The most populous races in Sparta are White / Caucasian (2,408 | 98.6%), Two or more Races (34 | 1.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (14 | 0.6%).
Race in Sparta
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino140.6%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian2,40898.6%
Two or more Races341.4%
Some other Race00.0%
Total2,442100.0%

Ancestry in Sparta

The most populous ancestries reported in Sparta are German (462 | 18.9%), American (386 | 15.8%), English (385 | 15.8%), Irish (291 | 11.9%), and Italian (50 | 2.1%), together accounting for 64.5% of all Sparta residents.
Ancestry in Sparta
Ancestry# Population% Population
American38615.8%
Arab60.3%
Armenian60.3%
Cherokee160.7%
Choctaw80.3%
Danish30.1%
Dutch100.4%
Egyptian60.3%
English38515.8%
European220.9%
Finnish60.3%
French411.7%
French Canadian40.2%
German46218.9%
Irish29111.9%
Italian502.1%
Mexican140.6%
Norwegian70.3%
Polish110.4%
Portuguese30.1%
Russian110.4%
Scotch-Irish120.5%
Scottish120.5%
Swedish220.9%
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Immigrants in Sparta

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Sparta came from Eastern Europe (17 | 0.7%), Europe (17 | 0.7%), Belarus (6 | 0.3%), Russia (6 | 0.3%), and Ukraine (5 | 0.2%), together accounting for 2.1% of all Sparta residents.
Immigrants in Sparta
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Belarus60.3%
Eastern Europe170.7%
Europe170.7%
Russia60.3%
Ukraine50.2%
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Sex and Age in Sparta

Sex and Age in Sparta

The most populous age groups in Sparta are 25 to 29 Years (141 | 12.3%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (163 | 12.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Sparta
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years76 (6.6%)122 (9.4%)
5 to 9 Years92 (8.0%)49 (3.8%)
10 to 14 Years81 (7.1%)63 (4.9%)
15 to 19 Years99 (8.6%)70 (5.4%)
20 to 24 Years30 (2.6%)71 (5.5%)
25 to 29 Years141 (12.3%)133 (10.2%)
30 to 34 Years80 (7.0%)87 (6.7%)
35 to 39 Years87 (7.6%)73 (5.6%)
40 to 44 Years65 (5.7%)48 (3.7%)
45 to 49 Years62 (5.4%)33 (2.5%)
50 to 54 Years24 (2.1%)67 (5.2%)
55 to 59 Years30 (2.6%)33 (2.5%)
60 to 64 Years59 (5.1%)163 (12.6%)
65 to 69 Years114 (10.0%)89 (6.9%)
70 to 74 Years24 (2.1%)97 (7.5%)
75 to 79 Years62 (5.4%)33 (2.5%)
80 to 84 Years11 (1.0%)29 (2.2%)
85 Years and over8 (0.7%)37 (2.9%)
Total1,145 (100.0%)1,297 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Sparta

Median Family Size in Sparta

The median family size in Sparta is 2.76 persons per family, with single female/mother families (123 | 17.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.16 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (539 | 74.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.66 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Sparta
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple539 (74.7%)2.66
Single Male/Father60 (8.3%)2.82
Single Female/Mother123 (17.0%)3.16
Total Families722 (100.0%)2.76

Median Household Size in Sparta

The median household size in Sparta is 2.53 persons per household, with single male/father households (60 | 6.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.97 persons per household. non-family households (244 | 25.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.29 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Sparta
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple539 (55.8%)2.75
Single Male/Father60 (6.2%)3.97
Single Female/Mother123 (12.7%)3.30
Non-family244 (25.3%)1.29
Total Households966 (100.0%)2.53

Household Size by Marriage Status in Sparta

Out of a total of 966 households in Sparta, 722 (74.7%) are family households, while 244 (25.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 371, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 173.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Sparta
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-173 (17.9%)
2-Person Households371 (38.4%)68 (7.0%)
3-Person Households154 (15.9%)3 (0.3%)
4-Person Households129 (13.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households24 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households33 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households11 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total722 (74.7%)244 (25.3%)

Female Fertility in Sparta

Fertility by Age in Sparta

Average fertility rate in Sparta is 99.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years have the highest fertility rate with 214.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 67.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Sparta
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years15 (28.3%)214.0
20 to 34 years36 (67.9%)124.0
35 to 50 years2 (3.8%)11.0
Total53 (100.0%)99.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sparta

52.8% of women with births (53) in Sparta are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 58.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sparta
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years11 (73.3%)4 (26.7%)
20 to 34 years15 (41.7%)21 (58.3%)
35 to 50 years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total28 (52.8%)25 (47.2%)

Fertility by Education in Sparta

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Sparta
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma19 (35.8%)138.0
College or Associate's Degree34 (64.1%)140.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total53 (100.0%)99.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sparta

47.2% of women with births in Sparta are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 78.9% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 61.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sparta
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma15 (78.9%)4 (21.0%)
College or Associate's Degree13 (38.2%)21 (61.8%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total28 (52.8%)25 (47.2%)

Income in Sparta

Income Overview in Sparta

Per Capita Income in Sparta is $25,934, while median incomes of families and households are $65,250 and $61,319 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,442$25,934
Median Family Income722$65,250
Mean Family Income722$70,128
Median Household Income966$61,319
Mean Household Income966$65,844
Income Deficit722$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,4423.34%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,44296.66¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,4420.33

Earnings by Sex in Sparta

Average Earnings in Sparta are $34,564, $34,918 for men and $33,750 for women, a difference of 3.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Sparta
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male651 (50.7%)$34,918
Female632 (49.3%)$33,750
Total1,283 (100.0%)$34,564

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sparta

The most common earnings brackets in Sparta are $22,500 to $24,999 for men (77 | 11.8%) and $50,000 to $54,999 for women (133 | 21.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sparta
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less18 (2.8%)21 (3.3%)
$2,500 to $4,99913 (2.0%)15 (2.4%)
$5,000 to $7,49918 (2.8%)43 (6.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)13 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $12,4993 (0.5%)19 (3.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99925 (3.8%)12 (1.9%)
$15,000 to $17,4996 (0.9%)15 (2.4%)
$17,500 to $19,99936 (5.5%)17 (2.7%)
$20,000 to $22,49919 (2.9%)23 (3.6%)
$22,500 to $24,99977 (11.8%)19 (3.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99957 (8.8%)87 (13.8%)
$30,000 to $34,99955 (8.5%)42 (6.7%)
$35,000 to $39,99935 (5.4%)13 (2.1%)
$40,000 to $44,99926 (4.0%)26 (4.1%)
$45,000 to $49,99955 (8.5%)46 (7.3%)
$50,000 to $54,99941 (6.3%)133 (21.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99950 (7.7%)53 (8.4%)
$65,000 to $74,99961 (9.4%)8 (1.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99953 (8.1%)27 (4.3%)
$100,000+3 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total651 (100.0%)632 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sparta

Average earnings in Sparta are $41,510 for men and $43,984 for women, a difference of 5.6%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $48,750, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $37,159. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $54,028, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,094.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sparta
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$45,547$30,227
College or Associate's Degree$37,159$46,215
Bachelor's Degree$48,750$54,028
Graduate Degree--
Total$41,510$43,984

Family Income in Sparta

Family Income Brackets in Sparta

According to the Sparta family income data, there are 200 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.7% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 10 families (1.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Sparta
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000233.2%
$10,000 to $14,999111.5%
$15,000 to $24,999253.5%
$25,000 to $34,999456.2%
$35,000 to $49,99912116.8%
$50,000 to $74,99919627.1%
$75,000 to $99,99920027.7%
$100,000 to $149,9998011.1%
$150,000 to $199,999111.5%
$200,000+101.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sparta

4-person families (94 | 13.0%) account for the highest median family income in Sparta with $71,184 per family, while 2-person families (395 | 54.7%) have the highest median income of $31,875 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sparta
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families395 (54.7%)$63,750
3-Person Families179 (24.8%)$52,330
4-Person Families94 (13.0%)$71,184
5-Person Families35 (4.9%)$62,083
6-Person Families14 (1.9%)$0
7+ Person Families5 (0.7%)$0
Total722 (100.0%)$65,250

Family Income by Number of Earners in Sparta

The median family income in Sparta is $65,250, with families comprising 3+ earners (32) having the highest median family income of $128,056, while families with no earners (122) have the lowest median family income of $41,116, accounting for 4.4% and 16.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Sparta
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners122 (16.9%)$41,116
1 Earner221 (30.6%)$55,964
2 Earners347 (48.1%)$84,904
3+ Earners32 (4.4%)$128,056
Total722 (100.0%)$65,250

Household Income in Sparta

Household Income Brackets in Sparta

With 236 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Sparta, accounting for 24.4% of all households. In contrast, only 10 households (1.0%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Sparta
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000232.4%
$10,000 to $14,999555.7%
$15,000 to $24,999858.8%
$25,000 to $34,999818.4%
$35,000 to $49,99913213.7%
$50,000 to $74,99920521.2%
$75,000 to $99,99923624.4%
$100,000 to $149,99912512.9%
$150,000 to $199,999141.4%
$200,000+101.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Sparta

The median household income in Sparta is $61,319, with the highest median household income of $98,141 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 289 households (29.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $40,168, with 267 households (27.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Sparta
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years59 (6.1%)$41,250
25 to 44 Years351 (36.3%)$74,632
45 to 64 Years289 (29.9%)$98,141
65+ Years267 (27.6%)$40,168
Total966 (100.0%)$61,319

Poverty in Sparta

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sparta

With 10.9% poverty level for males and 11.2% for females among the residents of Sparta, 16 and 17 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 5 males (38.5%) and 20 females (20.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sparta
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years16 (23.2%)10 (8.7%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years7 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)2 (3.3%)
15 Years2 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years5 (38.5%)2 (6.1%)
18 to 24 Years35 (34.3%)19 (18.6%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)26 (11.8%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)20 (16.5%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)9 (9.0%)
55 to 64 Years31 (34.8%)23 (11.7%)
65 to 74 Years13 (9.4%)13 (7.0%)
75 Years and over13 (16.1%)20 (20.2%)
Total122 (10.9%)144 (11.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sparta

According to the poverty statistics in Sparta, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sparta
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years53 (76.8%)105 (91.3%)
5 Years12 (100.0%)11 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years72 (91.1%)40 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years60 (100.0%)59 (96.7%)
15 Years12 (85.7%)6 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years8 (61.5%)31 (93.9%)
18 to 24 Years67 (65.7%)83 (81.4%)
25 to 34 Years221 (100.0%)194 (88.2%)
35 to 44 Years152 (100.0%)101 (83.5%)
45 to 54 Years86 (100.0%)91 (91.0%)
55 to 64 Years58 (65.2%)173 (88.3%)
65 to 74 Years125 (90.6%)173 (93.0%)
75 Years and over68 (84.0%)79 (79.8%)
Total994 (89.1%)1,146 (88.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sparta

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Sparta show that 3.7% or 20 of the total 539 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 5.5%, comprising of 20 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sparta
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children343 (94.5%)20 (5.5%)
1 or 2 Children151 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total519 (96.3%)20 (3.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sparta

According to the poverty data in Sparta, 5.0% or 3 single-father households and 25.2% or 31 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (10.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 households (66.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sparta
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)11 (39.3%)
1 or 2 Children3 (10.0%)10 (12.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)10 (66.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (5.0%)31 (25.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sparta

The poverty data for Sparta shows that 20 of the married-couple family households (3.7%) and 34 of the single-parent households (18.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 20 households (5.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 household (43.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sparta
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children20 (5.5%)11 (22.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)13 (11.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)10 (43.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total20 (3.7%)34 (18.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Sparta

Employment by Class of Employer in Sparta

Among the 1,141 employed individuals in Sparta, private company employees (847 | 74.2%), not-for-profit organizations (95 | 8.3%), and local government employees (86 | 7.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Sparta
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees84774.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)60.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)665.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations958.3%
Local Government Employees867.5%
State Government Employees232.0%
Federal Government Employees181.6%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,141100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Sparta

According to the labor force statistics for Sparta, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,939), 59.9% or 1,161 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.4% or 16 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 89.4% or 244 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.0% or 16 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Sparta
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years94 (63.1%)16 (17.0%)
20 to 24 Years89 (88.1%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years229 (83.6%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years129 (77.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years244 (89.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years164 (88.2%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years36 (57.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years157 (70.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years20 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,161 (59.9%)16 (1.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sparta

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sparta
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School68 (64.8%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma311 (83.4%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree478 (81.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher102 (87.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total959 (80.9%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Sparta

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sparta are Community & Social Service (89 | 7.8%), Education Instruction & Library (62 | 5.4%), Management (56 | 4.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (44 | 3.8%), and Business & Financial (40 | 3.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Sparta

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sparta, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (93.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Sparta
OccupationMaleFemale
Management35 (62.5%)21 (37.5%)
Business & Financial15 (37.5%)25 (62.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 9 (10.1%)80 (89.9%)
Education, Arts & Media3 (18.8%)13 (81.2%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library4 (6.5%)58 (93.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment2 (25.0%)6 (75.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating3 (6.8%)41 (93.2%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total (Category)80 (32.4%)167 (67.6%)
Total (Overall)566 (49.4%)580 (50.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Sparta are Healthcare Support (58 | 5.1%), Food Preparation & Serving (47 | 4.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (25 | 2.2%), Personal Care & Service (18 | 1.6%), and Security & Protection (6 | 0.5%).
Services Occupations in Sparta

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Sparta, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (36.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (87.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (83.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Sparta
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support7 (12.1%)51 (87.9%)
Security & Protection6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving8 (17.0%)39 (83.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance9 (36.0%)16 (64.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Total (Category)30 (19.5%)124 (80.5%)
Total (Overall)566 (49.4%)580 (50.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Sparta are Office & Administration (225 | 19.6%), and Sales & Related (83 | 7.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Sparta

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Sparta
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related72 (86.8%)11 (13.3%)
Office & Administration18 (8.0%)207 (92.0%)
Total (Category)90 (29.2%)218 (70.8%)
Total (Overall)566 (49.4%)580 (50.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Sparta are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (124 | 10.8%), Construction & Extraction (93 | 8.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (4 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Sparta

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Sparta
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction93 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair124 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)217 (98.2%)4 (1.8%)
Total (Overall)566 (49.4%)580 (50.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Sparta are Production (84 | 7.3%), Transportation (75 | 6.5%), and Material Moving (57 | 5.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Sparta

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Sparta
OccupationMaleFemale
Production54 (64.3%)30 (35.7%)
Transportation57 (76.0%)18 (24.0%)
Material Moving38 (66.7%)19 (33.3%)
Total (Category)149 (69.0%)67 (31.0%)
Total (Overall)566 (49.4%)580 (50.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Sparta

Employment Industries in Sparta

The major employment industries in Sparta include Health Care & Social Assistance (162 | 14.1%), Construction (153 | 13.4%), Wholesale Trade (152 | 13.3%), Retail Trade (123 | 10.7%), and Manufacturing (102 | 8.9%).
Employment Industries in Sparta

Employment Industries by Sex in Sparta

The Sparta industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (86.4%), Wholesale Trade (83.6%), and Professional & Scientific (81.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Sparta
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting20 (64.5%)11 (35.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction153 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing64 (62.7%)38 (37.2%)
Wholesale Trade25 (16.5%)127 (83.6%)
Retail Trade100 (81.3%)23 (18.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing41 (69.5%)18 (30.5%)
Utilities11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance15 (20.8%)57 (79.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific8 (18.2%)36 (81.8%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support33 (64.7%)18 (35.3%)
Educational Services20 (22.5%)69 (77.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance22 (13.6%)140 (86.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services8 (20.5%)31 (79.5%)
Public Administration19 (65.5%)10 (34.5%)
Total566 (49.4%)580 (50.6%)

Education in Sparta

School Enrollment in Sparta

The most common levels of schooling among the 560 students in Sparta are college / undergraduate (163 | 29.1%), middle school (129 | 23.0%), and high school (112 | 20.0%).
School Enrollment in Sparta
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool346.1%
Kindergarten162.9%
Elementary School10118.0%
Middle School12923.0%
High School11220.0%
College / Undergraduate16329.1%
Graduate / Professional50.9%
Total560100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sparta

Out of a total of 560 students who are enrolled in schools in Sparta, 63 (11.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 497 (88.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 8 (44.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 24 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sparta
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old118 (94.4%)7 (5.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds135 (93.8%)9 (6.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds51 (77.3%)15 (22.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds51 (83.6%)10 (16.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds10 (55.6%)8 (44.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds33 (86.8%)5 (13.2%)
35 Years and over75 (89.3%)9 (10.7%)
Total497 (88.8%)63 (11.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sparta

Business (48 | 34.0%), education (32 | 22.7%), bio, nature & agricultural (26 | 18.4%), computers & mathematics (7 | 5.0%), and liberal arts & history (7 | 5.0%) are the most common fields of study among 141 individuals in Sparta who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sparta
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics75.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2618.4%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology42.8%
Social Sciences32.1%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies53.5%
Science & Technology64.3%
Business4834.0%
Education3222.7%
Literature & Languages32.1%
Liberal Arts & History75.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total141100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Sparta

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sparta

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Sparta are males with 2 vehicles (306, accounting for 54.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (330, making up 53.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sparta
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)4 (0.7%)
1 Vehicle90 (15.9%)88 (15.3%)
2 Vehicles306 (54.1%)330 (57.4%)
3 Vehicles158 (27.9%)137 (23.8%)
4 Vehicles9 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles3 (0.5%)16 (2.8%)
Total566 (100.0%)575 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Sparta

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Sparta are 45 to 59 minutes (306 commuters, 27.5%), 30 to 34 minutes (189 commuters, 17.0%), and 20 to 24 minutes (113 commuters, 10.2%).
Commute Time in Sparta
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes393.5%
5 to 9 Minutes787.0%
10 to 14 Minutes222.0%
15 to 19 Minutes716.4%
20 to 24 Minutes11310.2%
25 to 29 Minutes555.0%
30 to 34 Minutes18917.0%
35 to 39 Minutes665.9%
40 to 44 Minutes746.7%
45 to 59 Minutes30627.5%
60 to 89 Minutes363.2%
90 or more Minutes635.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Sparta

The most common commute times in Sparta are 45 to 59 minutes (139 commuters, 25.7%) for males and 45 to 59 minutes (167 commuters, 29.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Sparta
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes7 (1.3%)32 (5.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes11 (2.0%)67 (11.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)22 (3.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes28 (5.2%)43 (7.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes74 (13.7%)39 (6.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes40 (7.4%)15 (2.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes113 (20.9%)76 (13.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes28 (5.2%)38 (6.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes34 (6.3%)40 (7.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes139 (25.7%)167 (29.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes36 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes30 (5.6%)33 (5.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sparta

The most frequent times of departure to work in Sparta are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (138, 25.6%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (127, 22.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sparta
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM49 (9.1%)16 (2.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM23 (4.3%)23 (4.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM18 (3.3%)59 (10.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM138 (25.6%)27 (4.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM60 (11.1%)44 (7.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM71 (13.2%)127 (22.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM31 (5.7%)94 (16.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM39 (7.2%)13 (2.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)109 (19.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3 (0.6%)17 (3.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM16 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM14 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM41 (7.6%)18 (3.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM37 (6.9%)25 (4.4%)
Total540 (100.0%)572 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Sparta

Occupancy by Ownership in Sparta

Of the total 966 dwellings in Sparta, owner-occupied units account for 654 (67.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 312 (32.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Sparta
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units65467.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units31232.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units966100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Sparta

Occupancy by Household Size in Sparta
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household17317.9%
2-Person Household43945.5%
3-Person Household15716.3%
4+ Person Household19720.4%
Total Housing Units966100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sparta

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sparta
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household61 (35.3%)112 (64.7%)
2-Person Household333 (75.8%)106 (24.1%)
3-Person Household117 (74.5%)40 (25.5%)
4+ Person Household143 (72.6%)54 (27.4%)
Total Housing Units654 (67.7%)312 (32.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sparta

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sparta
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School19 (21.1%)71 (78.9%)
High School Diploma245 (67.1%)120 (32.9%)
College/Associate Degree313 (74.7%)106 (25.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher77 (83.7%)15 (16.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sparta

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sparta
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years27128.1%
35 to 44 Years13914.4%
45 to 54 Years879.0%
55 to 64 Years20220.9%
65 to 74 Years16817.4%
75 to 84 Years586.0%
85 Years and Over414.2%
Total966100.0%

Housing Finances in Sparta

Median Income by Occupancy in Sparta

Median Income by Occupancy in Sparta
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied654 (67.7%)$72,778
Renter-Occupied312 (32.3%)$40,667
Average966 (100.0%)$61,319

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sparta

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sparta
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0003 (0.5%)3 (1.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99913 (2.0%)4 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $14,9993 (0.5%)52 (16.7%)
$15,000 to $19,99919 (2.9%)10 (3.2%)
$20,000 to $24,99913 (2.0%)43 (13.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99944 (6.7%)37 (11.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99998 (15.0%)34 (10.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999142 (21.7%)63 (20.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999222 (33.9%)14 (4.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99982 (12.5%)43 (13.8%)
$150,000 or more15 (2.3%)9 (2.9%)
Total654 (100.0%)312 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sparta

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sparta
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30010 (1.5%)8 (2.6%)
$300 to $499112 (17.1%)42 (13.5%)
$500 to $79930 (4.6%)113 (36.2%)
$800 to $999134 (20.5%)79 (25.3%)
$1,000 to $1,499286 (43.7%)35 (11.2%)
$1,500 to $1,99968 (10.4%)14 (4.5%)
$2,000 to $2,49914 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total654 (100.0%)312 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Sparta

Housing Structures in Sparta

Housing Structures in Sparta
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached73576.1%
Single Unit, Attached212.2%
2 Unit Apartments262.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments9810.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments181.9%
10 or more Apartments101.0%
Mobile Home / Other586.0%
Total966100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sparta

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sparta
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached634 (86.3%)101 (13.7%)
Single Unit, Attached4 (19.1%)17 (80.9%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)98 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other16 (27.6%)42 (72.4%)
Total654 (67.7%)312 (32.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sparta

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sparta
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms6 (0.9%)108 (34.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms474 (72.5%)134 (42.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms114 (17.4%)59 (18.9%)
8 or more Rooms60 (9.2%)11 (3.5%)
Total654 (100.0%)312 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sparta

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sparta
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas5 (0.8%)11 (3.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas69 (10.5%)67 (21.5%)
Electricity539 (82.4%)234 (75.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels34 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used7 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total654 (100.0%)312 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Sparta

Household Vehicle Usage in Sparta
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle5 (0.8%)27 (8.6%)
1 Vehicle152 (23.2%)158 (50.6%)
2 Vehicles374 (57.2%)70 (22.4%)
3 or more Vehicles123 (18.8%)57 (18.3%)
Total654 (100.0%)312 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Sparta

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Sparta

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units132522
Median Property Value$109,300$171,300
Median Household Income$41,444$15
Monthly Housing Costs$358$0
Real Estate Taxes$783$38

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sparta

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sparta
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0005 (3.8%)6 (1.1%)
$50,000 to $99,99939 (29.5%)38 (7.3%)
$100,000 to $299,99988 (66.7%)463 (88.7%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)11 (2.1%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)4 (0.8%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total132 (100.0%)522 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sparta

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sparta
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0003 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99918 (13.6%)13 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99916 (12.1%)17 (3.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99970 (53.0%)28 (5.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99916 (12.1%)28 (5.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9999 (6.8%)126 (24.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)213 (40.8%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)82 (15.7%)
Total132 (100.0%)522 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sparta

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sparta
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x21 (15.9%)84,196 (16,129.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x82 (62.1%)167 (32.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x8 (6.1%)229 (43.9%)
4.0x or more18 (13.6%)58 (11.1%)
Total132 (100.0%)522 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sparta

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sparta
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80071 (53.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49953 (40.2%)38 (7.3%)
$800 to $1,4998 (6.1%)331 (63.4%)
Total132 (100.0%)522 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Sparta

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sparta

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sparta
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years223 (97.8%)5 (2.2%)
6 to 18 Years370 (99.5%)2 (0.5%)
19 to 25 Years180 (77.6%)52 (22.4%)
26 to 34 Years323 (89.2%)39 (10.8%)
35 to 44 Years212 (77.7%)61 (22.3%)
45 to 54 Years142 (76.3%)44 (23.7%)
55 to 64 Years252 (88.4%)33 (11.6%)
65 to 74 Years324 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older180 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,206 (90.3%)236 (9.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sparta

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sparta
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born223 (97.8%)5 (2.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen370 (99.5%)2 (0.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen180 (77.6%)52 (22.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sparta

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sparta
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000198 (87.6%)28 (12.4%)
$25,000 to $49,999419 (92.9%)32 (7.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999577 (87.0%)86 (13.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999571 (89.4%)68 (10.6%)
$100,000 and over441 (95.3%)22 (4.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sparta

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sparta
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6132 (57.9%)119 (52.2%)
6 to 18 Years195 (52.4%)194 (52.1%)
19 to 25 Years21 (9.0%)159 (68.5%)
25 to 34 Years49 (13.5%)283 (78.2%)
35 to 44 Years23 (8.4%)191 (70.0%)
45 to 54 Years28 (15.0%)124 (66.7%)
55 to 64 Years32 (11.2%)225 (78.9%)
65 to 74 Years321 (99.1%)187 (57.7%)
75 Years and over180 (100.0%)95 (52.8%)
Total981 (40.2%)1,577 (64.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sparta

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sparta
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years14 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years67 (20.7%)30 (9.3%)
35 to 64 Years41 (12.5%)52 (12.5%)
65 to 74 Years47 (34.1%)104 (55.9%)
75 Years and over17 (21.0%)43 (43.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Sparta

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Sparta: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years27 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (1.5%)7 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years22 (15.9%)14 (7.5%)
75 Years and over11 (13.6%)6 (6.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Sparta: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years48 (14.9%)4 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)35 (18.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Sparta: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years14 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years8 (2.5%)14 (4.3%)
35 to 64 Years16 (4.9%)38 (9.1%)
65 to 74 Years8 (5.8%)14 (7.5%)
75 Years and over4 (4.9%)32 (32.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Sparta: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years8 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years20 (6.1%)32 (7.7%)
65 to 74 Years27 (19.6%)29 (15.6%)
75 Years and over13 (16.1%)24 (24.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Sparta: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years7 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (0.9%)11 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years8 (5.8%)78 (41.9%)
75 Years and over4 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Sparta

Computing Device Access in Sparta

Computing Device Access in Sparta
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop67970.3%
Smartphone82285.1%
Tablet63265.4%
No Computing Device535.5%
Total966100.0%

Internet Access in Sparta

Internet Access in Sparta
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home58760.8%
Cellular Data Only949.7%
Satellite Internet495.1%
No Internet15115.6%
Total966100.0%

Sparta Summary

Sparta is a small city located in Christian County, Missouri, United States. It is situated in the Ozark Mountains, approximately 20 miles north of Springfield. The city has a population of approximately 2,500 people and is the county seat of Christian County.

Geography

Sparta is located in the Ozark Mountains of southwestern Missouri. The city is situated in the foothills of the Ozarks, with the James River running through the city. The city is located at an elevation of 890 feet above sea level. The city is surrounded by rolling hills and forests, with the nearest major city being Springfield, located 20 miles to the south.

History

Sparta was founded in 1837 by settlers from Kentucky and Tennessee. The city was named after the ancient Greek city-state of Sparta. The city was incorporated in 1845 and was the county seat of Christian County. During the Civil War, Sparta was a major supply center for the Confederate Army. After the war, the city experienced a period of growth and prosperity.

Economy

Sparta’s economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The city is home to several large farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, wheat, and hay. The city is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers. Tourism is also an important part of the local economy, with visitors coming to the city to enjoy the natural beauty of the Ozarks.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Sparta was 2,500. The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 0.8% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 2.1% from other races. The median household income was $37,917, and the median family income was $45,938. The per capita income was $19,945.

Conclusion

Sparta is a small city located in the Ozark Mountains of southwestern Missouri. The city has a population of approximately 2,500 people and is the county seat of Christian County. The city’s economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism, with visitors coming to the city to enjoy the natural beauty of the Ozarks. The city has a diverse population, with the majority of residents being White. Sparta is a great place to live, work, and visit, and is a great example of the beauty and culture of the Ozarks.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Sparta?
Total Population of Sparta is 2,442.
What is the Total Male Population of Sparta?
Total Male Population of Sparta is 1,145.
What is the Total Female Population of Sparta?
Total Female Population of Sparta is 1,297.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Sparta?
There are 88.28 Males per 100 Females in Sparta.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Sparta?
There are 113.28 Females per 100 Males in Sparta.
What is the Median Population Age in Sparta?
Median Population Age in Sparta is 38.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Sparta
Average Family Size in Sparta is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Sparta
Average Household Size in Sparta is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Sparta?
Per Capita income in Sparta is $25,934.
What is the Median Family Income in Sparta?
Median Family Income in Sparta is $65,250.
What is the Median Household income in Sparta?
Median Household Income in Sparta is $61,319.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Sparta?
Income or Wage Gap in Sparta is 3.3%.
Women in Sparta earn 96.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Sparta?
Inequality or Gini Index in Sparta is 0.33.
How Large is the Labor Force in Sparta?
There are 1,161 People in the Labor Forcein in Sparta.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Sparta?
59.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Sparta.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Sparta?
Unemployment Rate in Sparta is 1.4%.