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Sparland

Illinois · 406 residents · 0.572 sq mi
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Sparland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,019. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 98 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $83,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
406
−19%since 2000
from 504 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
710 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 881 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+20%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2733394054715371990201020202024Sparland
2024295
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,019
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,019 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,243
+17%since 2000
from $13,924 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.8%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.329
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade14.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,083
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $447 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.3%
−28.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
11.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−4%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(493)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(397)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(10)
Diversity Score9.2%(37)
Diversity Score
9
+134%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+38%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.0%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.7%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sparland, Illinois?

Sparland, Illinois has about 406 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sparland, Illinois?

The typical household in Sparland, Illinois earns about $42,019 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sparland, Illinois expensive?

In Sparland, Illinois, the median home is worth about $83,400, and the typical rent is about $1,083 a month.

How educated are people in Sparland, Illinois?

About 0.9% of adults age 25 and over in Sparland, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sparland, Illinois?

About 20.8% of people in Sparland, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sparland, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Sparland, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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