Sparta Population

1880–2026

4,270

2026 projection

2.1% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Sparta. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20264,270+150.35%
20254,255+90.21%
20244,246+290.69%
20234,217+110.26%
20224,206-80.19%
20214,214+310.74%
20204,183-2154.89%
20194,398+340.78%
20184,364+80.18%
20174,356+60.14%

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Sparta Demographics

37.1median age

Median age

Female41.6 yrs
Male31.4 yrs

Adults

3,405
747 seniors · 22%2,658 other adults

Sex

Female 53.2% · 2,274Male 46.8% · 1,997

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 43 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Sparta Income

$60,728median household income

Median household income

$60,728

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$50,502

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

9.3%

About 1 in 11 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Sparta Marital Status

46% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married46%53%41%
Never married30%32%28%
Divorced17%12%21%
Widowed6%2%10%
Separated1%2%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201