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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sparta

Missouri · 1,144 residents · 1.239 sq mi
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Sparta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,768. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $62,600. Households here earn about 40% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,144
+54%since 1990
from 741 in 1990
1990 – 2025
923 / sq mi
+54%since 1990
from 598 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.4
−6%since 1990
from 34.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5711K2K2K3K1990201020202024Sparta
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,768
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,073 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,869
+37%since 1990
from $8,651 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.7%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 16.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$62,600
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$441
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $288 in 1990
US average: $602
61.8%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 64.0% in 1990
38.2% rent
2.7
+44%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(730)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(7)
Asian0.8%(6)
Diversity Score5.9%(44)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(1,095)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(14)
Asian0.3%(4)
Diversity Score4.6%(53)
5
−22%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.2%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.3%
+10.2 ptssince 1990
from 60.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.3%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.5 min
−22%since 1990
from 24.9 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, Missouri?

Sparta, Missouri has about 1,144 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sparta, Missouri?

The typical household in Sparta, Missouri earns about $22,768 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sparta, Missouri expensive?

In Sparta, Missouri, the median home is worth about $62,600, and the typical rent is about $441 a month.

How educated are people in Sparta, Missouri?

About 4.2% of adults age 25 and over in Sparta, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sparta, Missouri?

About 18.7% of people in Sparta, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sparta, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Sparta, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 403 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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

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