Sparta, Illinois Population 2022
Sparta is a city located in Randolph County Illinois. Sparta has a 2020 population of 4,053. Sparta is currently declining at a rate of -0.52% annually and its population has decreased by -1.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,095 in 2010.
The average household income in Sparta is $71,273 with a poverty rate of 8.37%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $652 per month, and the median house value is $95,400. The median age in Sparta is 40.6 years, 35.8 years for males, and 42.6 years for females.
Sparta Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Spartawas:
- White: 72.87%
- Black or African American: 23.29%
- Asian: 2.09%
- Two or more races: 1.56%
- Other race: 0.19%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,135 | 72.87% |
| Black or African American | 1,002 | 23.29% |
| Asian | 90 | 2.09% |
| Some Other Race | 8 | 0.19% |
| Two or More Races | 67 | 1.56% |
Sparta Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,948 | 2.14 | 60.4 |
| Married | 894 | 2.54 | 82.1 |
| Male | 110 | 2.13 | 17.3 |
| Female | 299 | 3.02 | 21.4 |
| Non Family | 645 | 1.18 | 55.8 |
2.55
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 63 | 2.22% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 219 | 7.72% |
| High School Graduate | 1,008 | 35.54% |
| Some College | 751 | 26.48% |
| Associates Degree | 204 | 7.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 299 | 10.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 292 | 10.30% |
Sparta Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 79 | 79 | 68 |
| Hispanic | 51 | 51 | 32 |
| Black | 540 | 457 | 100 |
| White | 2,159 | 1,960 | 391 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 86.08%.
$42,143
Average Earnings
$52,079
Average Male
$26,486
Average Female
Sparta Language by Age
Sparta Language
93.44% of Sparta residents speak only English, while 6.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.28% of the population.
Sparta Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,927 | 232 | 7.93% |
| Black | 999 | 64 | 6.41% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 105 | 47 | 44.76% |
| Multiple | 64 | 7 | 10.94% |
8.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.86%
Male Poverty Rate
11.25%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Sparta
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sparta is White, with 7.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sparta is Multiple, with 10.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.22%.
Sparta Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.7%
Male Marriage Rate
43.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Sparta Married by Age and Sex
Sparta Marriage
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 45-54.
Sparta Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 224 | 8.75% |
| Black | 12 | 1.55% |
Sparta Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
66%
Labor Force Participation
62.5%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
76.43%
Born in Sparta
95.82%
Native Born
4.18%
Foreign Born
0.95%
Non Citizen
3.23%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.82% of Sparta residents were born in the United States, with 76.43% having been born in Illinois. 0.95% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 2,941 | 0.00% | |
| 1910 | 3,081 | 140 | 0.47% |
| 1920 | 3,340 | 259 | 0.81% |
| 1930 | 3,385 | 45 | 0.13% |
| 1940 | 3,664 | 279 | 0.80% |
| 1950 | 3,576 | -88 | -0.24% |
| 1960 | 3,452 | -124 | -0.35% |
| 1970 | 4,307 | 855 | 2.24% |
| 1980 | 4,957 | 650 | 1.42% |
| 1990 | 4,853 | -104 | -0.21% |
| 2000 | 4,486 | -367 | -0.78% |
| 2010 | 4,302 | -184 | -0.42% |
| 2011 | 4,281 | -21 | -0.49% |
| 2012 | 4,260 | -21 | -0.49% |
| 2013 | 4,239 | -21 | -0.49% |
| 2014 | 4,218 | -21 | -0.50% |
| 2015 | 4,197 | -21 | -0.50% |
| 2016 | 4,176 | -21 | -0.50% |
| 2017 | 4,155 | -21 | -0.50% |
| 2018 | 4,134 | -21 | -0.51% |
| 2019 | 4,113 | -21 | -0.51% |
| 2020 | 4,095 | -18 | -0.44% |
| 2021 | 4,074 | -21 | -0.51% |
| 2022 | 4,053 | -21 | -0.52% |