Demographics — Sparta, Illinois

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,070

Median Agei

40.1

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher

93.7%

BA or Higher

19.7%

Graduate+

7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$120,500

Median Renti

$722

Total Units

2,000

Homeownership

59.5%

Vacancy Rate

14.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

16.5%167

$50K–$100K

23.5%239

$100K–$150K

18.1%184

$150K–$200K

20.3%206

$200K–$300K

16%162

$300K–$500K

5.6%57

Rent Distribution

Under $500

119

$500–$750

285

$750–$1,000

133

$1,000–$1,250

68

$1,250–$1,500

6

$1,500–$2,000

13

$2,000+

57

Year Built

2010–2019

9.8%197

2000–2009

3.2%65

1990–1999

13.5%269

1980–1989

7.1%142

1970–1979

19.4%388

1960–1969

13.5%269

1950–1959

10.8%217

1940–1949

6.5%130

1939 or earlier

16.2%323

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

49.4%843

Electricity

49.2%840

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%24

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$63,401

Mean Household Incomei

$80,408

Per Capita Incomei

$33,484

Poverty Ratei

18.6%

Unemploymenti

9.9%

Labor Forcei

1,847

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.3%74

$10K–$15K

4.1%70

$15K–$20K

3.1%53

$20K–$25K

5.5%94

$25K–$30K

9.3%159

$30K–$35K

6.2%106

$35K–$40K

4.3%73

$40K–$45K

3.8%65

$45K–$50K

2.8%48

$50K–$60K

2.4%41

$60K–$75K

15.9%271

$75K–$100K

13.5%231

$100K–$125K

3.2%55

$125K–$150K

7.1%121

$150K–$200K

11.2%192

$200K+

3.2%54

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,659

Avg. Commutei

21.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,662

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

263(8.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.1%Insured

6.9%Uninsured