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Sparta

Ohio · 161 residents · 0.087 sq mi
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Sparta has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 30 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $70,800. Poverty is rare here, at 6.5% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

161
−16%since 2000
from 191 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,851 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 2,195 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
40.6
+11%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1091451822182541990201020202024Sparta
2024139
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,750
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$16,217
+38%since 2000
from $11,793 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
6.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.182
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information25%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing9.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing8%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$70,800
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$809
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
35.4%
−30.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
38.5% rent
13.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
28.6%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
0.0%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.3
−47%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(185)
Black1.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(154)
Black1.9%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(7)
Diversity Score15.6%(25)
16
+199%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
9.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.3 min
+24%since 2000
from 26.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
83.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
17.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
22.3%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

51.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
48.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
5.3%
−48.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sparta, Ohio?

Sparta, Ohio has about 161 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sparta, Ohio?

The typical household in Sparta, Ohio earns about $53,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sparta, Ohio expensive?

In Sparta, Ohio, the median home is worth about $70,800, and the typical rent is about $809 a month.

How educated are people in Sparta, Ohio?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sparta, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sparta, Ohio?

About 6.5% of people in Sparta, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sparta, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Sparta, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 23 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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