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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sparta

Michigan · 4,159 residents · 2.552 sq mi
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Sparta has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,047. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $88,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,159
+5%since 1990
from 3,968 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,630 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 1,555 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.5
+5%since 1990
from 30.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Sparta
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,047
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,283 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,920
+52%since 1990
from $11,774 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.2%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$88,000
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$481
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $419 in 1990
US average: $602
64.8%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 62.7% in 1990
35.2% rent
2.3
+28%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(3,913)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(46)
Asian0.3%(10)
Diversity Score6.2%(245)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(3,912)
Black0.6%(24)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(149)
Asian0.4%(17)
Diversity Score11.1%(463)
11
+80%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.3%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.7%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 73.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
−30%since 1990
from 20.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sparta, Michigan?

Sparta, Michigan has about 4,159 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sparta, Michigan?

The typical household in Sparta, Michigan earns about $39,047 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sparta, Michigan expensive?

In Sparta, Michigan, the median home is worth about $88,000, and the typical rent is about $481 a month.

How educated are people in Sparta, Michigan?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sparta, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sparta, Michigan?

About 7.2% of people in Sparta, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sparta, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Sparta, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 191 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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