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Sparta

Wisconsin · 9,522 residents · 7.996 sq mi
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Sparta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,831. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $102,200. Households here earn about 27% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,522
+10%since 2000
from 8,648 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,191 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,082 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K10K10K1990201020202024Sparta
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,831
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,397 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,683
+13%since 2000
from $18,238 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,200
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$603
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $444 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.2%
−23.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
41.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+28%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(8,295)
Black0.6%(56)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(157)
Asian0.6%(54)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(659)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(8,534)
Black1.3%(124)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(643)
Asian0.5%(44)
Other0.6%(60)
Diversity Score21.5%(2,044)
Diversity Score
21
+182%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+27%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.2%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
52.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.9%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sparta, Wisconsin?

Sparta, Wisconsin has about 9,522 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sparta, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Sparta, Wisconsin earns about $37,831 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sparta, Wisconsin expensive?

In Sparta, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $102,200, and the typical rent is about $603 a month.

How educated are people in Sparta, Wisconsin?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Sparta, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sparta, Wisconsin?

About 18.6% of people in Sparta, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sparta, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Sparta, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,734 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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