Sparta, Michigan Population 2022
Sparta is a city located in Kent County Michigan. Sparta has a 2020 population of 4,264. Sparta is currently growing at a rate of 0.24% annually and its population has increased by 0.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,244 in 2010.
The average household income in Sparta is $60,384 with a poverty rate of 10.61%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $735 per month, and the median house value is $134,000. The median age in Sparta is 34 years, 31.7 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
Sparta Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Spartawas:
- White: 96.45%
- Two or more races: 2.62%
- Black or African American: 0.55%
- Other race: 0.27%
- Native American: 0.11%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,234 | 96.45% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 0.55% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5 | 0.11% |
| Some Other Race | 12 | 0.27% |
| Two or More Races | 115 | 2.62% |
Sparta Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,683 | 2.6 | 67.4 |
| Married | 712 | 3.24 | 90.2 |
| Male | 151 | 2.99 | 45 |
| Female | 304 | 3.27 | 71.1 |
| Non Family | 516 | 1.23 | 40.5 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 79 | 2.58% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 81 | 2.65% |
| High School Graduate | 1,316 | 43.01% |
| Some College | 713 | 23.30% |
| Associates Degree | 328 | 10.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 290 | 9.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 253 | 8.27% |
Sparta Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 25 | 10 |
| White | 2,949 | 2,789 | 518 |
| Hispanic | 62 | 62 | 10 |
| Black | 19 | 19 | |
| Other Race | 12 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
$33,808
Average Earnings
$37,976
Average Male
$30,171
Average Female
Sparta Language by Age
Sparta Language
98.68% of Sparta residents speak only English, while 1.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.58% of the population.
Sparta Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,142 | 412 | 9.95% |
| Black | 24 | 1 | 4.17% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Multiple | 115 | 52 | 45.22% |
10.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.13%
Male Poverty Rate
14.03%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Sparta
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sparta is White, with 9.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sparta is Multiple, with 45.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.28%.
Sparta Marital Status
Marriage Rates
39.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.9%
Male Marriage Rate
38.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Sparta Married by Age and Sex
Sparta Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Sparta Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 202 | 6.10% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 27.03% |
Sparta Veterans by Education
4.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.70%
Veteran Disability Rate
62.9%
Labor Force Participation
59.3%
Employment Rate
5.7%
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
85.63%
Born in Sparta
99.20%
Native Born
0.80%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.80%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.20% of Sparta residents were born in the United States, with 85.63% having been born in Michigan. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,749 | 0.00% | |
| 1970 | 3,094 | 345 | 1.19% |
| 1980 | 3,373 | 279 | 0.87% |
| 1990 | 3,968 | 595 | 1.64% |
| 2000 | 4,159 | 191 | 0.47% |
| 2010 | 4,140 | -19 | -0.05% |
| 2011 | 4,150 | 10 | 0.24% |
| 2012 | 4,160 | 10 | 0.24% |
| 2013 | 4,170 | 10 | 0.24% |
| 2014 | 4,180 | 10 | 0.24% |
| 2015 | 4,190 | 10 | 0.24% |
| 2016 | 4,200 | 10 | 0.24% |
| 2017 | 4,210 | 10 | 0.24% |
| 2018 | 4,220 | 10 | 0.24% |
| 2019 | 4,230 | 10 | 0.24% |
| 2020 | 4,244 | 14 | 0.33% |
| 2021 | 4,254 | 10 | 0.24% |
| 2022 | 4,264 | 10 | 0.24% |