Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Sparta, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

9,950

Median Agei

37.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.8%8,641

Hispanic/Latino

6.2%617

Two or More

3%300

Black

2.6%263

Asian

0.7%71

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%45

Other

0.1%13

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.1%293

High School Diploma

30.5%2,153

Some College (<1 yr)

10.5%742

Some College (1+ yr)

13.8%979

Associate's Degree

13%917

Bachelor's Degree

14.2%1,004

Master's Degree

3.7%261

Professional Degree

1.6%114

Doctorate

0.2%12

HS or Higher

91.6%

BA or Higher

19.7%

Graduate+

5.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$180,600

Median Renti

$861

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.6%2,763

Renter-Occupied

35.4%1,511

Total Units

4,517

Homeownership

64.6%

Vacancy Rate

5.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

11.1%306

$50K–$100K

7.4%205

$100K–$150K

21%579

$150K–$200K

21.4%592

$200K–$300K

24.4%675

$300K–$500K

11.6%320

$500K–$1M

3.1%86

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,973

Mean Household Incomei

$75,950

Per Capita Incomei

$33,305

Poverty Ratei

11.1%

Unemploymenti

4.2%

Labor Forcei

5,505

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2%84

$10K–$15K

4.8%207

$15K–$20K

3.2%136

$20K–$25K

3.6%153

$25K–$30K

6.1%260

$30K–$35K

5.3%225

$35K–$40K

3.5%148

$40K–$45K

5.7%244

$45K–$50K

4.3%182

$50K–$60K

9%383

$60K–$75K

11.4%487

$75K–$100K

15.3%652

$100K–$125K

13.1%558

$125K–$150K

6.5%279

$150K–$200K

3.7%159

$200K+

2.7%117

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

239

Residentsi

233

Avg. Tenant Renti

$398/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

20 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing56 homes96% occupied$406/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers77 homes59% occupied$439/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8106 homes92% occupied$365/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $64,973/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

70.7%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

29.3%

Who Receives This Housing

67.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

3.8% of subsidized households are minority

42.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

53.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2262.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

132

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,116

Avg. Commutei

19.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,215

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

657(8.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.3%Insured

3.7%Uninsured