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Sparland

Illinois · 366 residents · 0.572 sq mi
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Sparland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 138 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $80,000. Households here earn about 43% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
366
−27%since 2000
from 504 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
640 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 881 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+14%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2733394054715371990201020202024Sparland
2024295
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,019 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,902
+57%since 2000
from $13,924 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance13.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,000
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$846
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $447 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
17.7% rent
Afford Score
2.1
Unchangedsince 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(336)
Black0.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(10)
Diversity Score16.7%(61)
Diversity Score
17
+324%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.2 min
+77%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 21.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.3%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
−73.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sparland, Illinois?

Sparland, Illinois has about 366 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sparland, Illinois?

The typical household in Sparland, Illinois earns about $38,750 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 $80,000, and the typical rent is about $846 a month.

How educated are people in Sparland, Illinois?

About 9.4% 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 13.9% of people in Sparland, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sparland, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Sparland, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 17 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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