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East Sparta

Ohio · 749 residents · 1.82 sq mi
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East Sparta has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,167. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $104,900. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
749
−7%since 2000
from 806 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
412 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 443 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.6
+17%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7037898769621K1990201020202024East Sparta
2024890
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,167
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,208 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,446
+25%since 2000
from $18,017 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.1%
US avg: 10%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.7%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,900
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $538 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
25.4% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−18%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(795)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.6%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(691)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other1.7%(13)
Diversity Score6.9%(52)
Diversity Score
7
+1004%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+50%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.8%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Sparta, Ohio?

East Sparta, Ohio has about 749 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Sparta, Ohio?

The typical household in East Sparta, Ohio earns about $64,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Sparta, Ohio expensive?

In East Sparta, Ohio, the median home is worth about $104,900, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in East Sparta, Ohio?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in East Sparta, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Sparta, Ohio?

About 8.8% of people in East Sparta, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Sparta, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, East Sparta, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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