West Sparta, New York Population 2024

1,146

West Sparta is a city located in New York. West Sparta has a 2024 population of 1,146. West Sparta is currently declining at a rate of -0.26% annually and its population has decreased by -0.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,155 in 2020.

The average household income in West Sparta is $76,397 with a poverty rate of 10.68%. The median age in West Sparta is 50.3 years: 47 years for males, and 53.4 years for females.

West Sparta Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Sparta was:

  • White: 99.05%
  • Asian: 0.48%
  • Two or more races: 0.48%
  • Black or African American: 0%
  • Native American: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Other race: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
33.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
34.30/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
-0.78% (-9)
The current population of West Sparta, New York is 1,146 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 1,155.

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White1,03999.05%
Asian50.48%
Two or more races50.48%
Black or African American00%
Native American00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%
Other race00%

White

Asian

Two or more races

Black or African American

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

West Sparta Population by Race

West Sparta Population Pyramid 2024

West Sparta Median Age

50.3

Total

47

Male

53.4

Female

West Sparta Adults

There are 842 adults, (232 of whom are seniors) in West Sparta.

West Sparta Age Dependency

72

Age Dependency Ratio

38

Old Age Dependency Ratio

33.9

Child Dependency Ratio

West Sparta Sex Ratio

Female40138.23%
Male64861.77%

West Sparta Population by Age

West Sparta Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All4412.359010
Married2122.6995.34.7
Non Family1491.1783.216.8
Male523.6282.717.3
Female283.641000

2.8

Average Family Size

2.35

Average Household Size

90.0%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

West Sparta Households and Families

Male

Female

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Education Attained
Count
Percentage
9th to 12th Grade729.47%
Associates Degree8511.18%
Bachelors Degree9312.24%
Graduate Degree303.95%
High School Graduate36548.03%
Less Than 9th Grade222.89%
Some College9312.24%

Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

West Sparta Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

West Sparta Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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Race
Total
High School
Bachelors
White747656118
Asian555
2+ Races520
Hispanic330

The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.

West Sparta Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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Name
Average
Male
Female
Bachelors Degree$69,625$66,719$81,389
Graduate Degree$0$0$0
High School Graduate$32,917$36,667$0
Less Than 9th Grade$28,487$28,487$0
Overall$45,647$45,208$46,364
Some College$50,625$55,536$46,364

$45,647

Average Earnings

$45,208

Average Male

$46,364

Average Female

West Sparta Earnings by Educational Attainment

West Sparta Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

West Sparta Language

98.62% of West Sparta residents speak only English, while 1.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.09% of the population.

West Sparta Language

West Sparta Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White1,03610410.04%
Asian55100%
Hispanic33100%

10.68%

Overall Poverty Rate

11.73%

Male Poverty Rate

8.98%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in West Sparta

The race most likely to be in poverty in West Sparta is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in West Sparta is White, with 10.04% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20%.

West Sparta Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade17.02%
High School11.51%
Some College6.18%
Bachelors or Greater4.07%

West Sparta Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Female Unemployed50%
Male Employed3.25%
Male Unemployed0%
Female Employed0%

West Sparta Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

West Sparta Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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Name
Median
Mean
Families$73,438$83,821
Households$58,036$76,397
Married Families$82,813$-999,999,999
Non Families$48,750$53,640

mean

median

Income by Household Type

West Sparta Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

51.9%

Overall Marriage Rate

46.0%

Male Marriage Rate

61.0%

Female Marriage Rate

West Sparta Married by Age and Sex

male

female

West 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.

West Sparta Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

West Sparta Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

84

Number of Veterans

75

Male Veterans

9

Female Veterans

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War
Veterans
Vietnam34
First Gulf War7
Second Gulf War6
World War II3
Korea0

West Sparta Veterans by War

count

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Age Group
Veterans
65 to 7432
75+19
55 to 6415
35 to 5412
18 to 346

West Sparta Veterans by Age

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Name
Veterans
% of Total
White839.98%
2+ Races120%

West Sparta Veterans by Race

West Sparta Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

5.95%

Veteran Poverty Rate

39.29%

Veteran Disability Rate

West Sparta Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

50.7%

Labor Force Participation

48.4%

Employment Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

West Sparta Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

West Sparta Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

West Sparta Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

89.32%

Born in West Sparta

99.33%

Native Born

0.67%

Foreign Born

0%

Non Citizen

0.67%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

99.33% of West Sparta residents were born in the United States, with 89.32% having been born in New York. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.

West Sparta Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
20291,131-3-0.26%
20281,134-3-0.26%
20271,137-3-0.26%
20261,140-3-0.26%
20251,143-3-0.26%
20241,146-3-0.26%
20231,149-3-0.26%
20221,152-3-0.26%
20211,15500%
20201,155-82-6.63%
20191,237-8-0.64%
20181,245-10-0.8%
20171,255-12-0.95%
20161,267-5-0.39%
20151,272-3-0.24%
20141,27560.47%
20131,269161.28%
20121,253-3-0.24%
20111,256-1-0.08%
20101,25700%

West Sparta Population by Year