Sparta
Sparta has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,139. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $54,100. Households here earn about 27% less than the Illinois median.
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How many people live in Sparta, Illinois?
Sparta, Illinois has about 4,486 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Sparta, Illinois?
The typical household in Sparta, Illinois earns about $34,139 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Sparta, Illinois expensive?
In Sparta, Illinois, the median home is worth about $54,100, and the typical rent is about $390 a month.
How educated are people in Sparta, Illinois?
About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sparta, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Sparta, Illinois?
About 16.0% of people in Sparta, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
Has Sparta, Illinois grown since 1990?
Yes, Sparta, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 367 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024