Sparta, Christian County, Missouri Population and Demographics (2023)

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Sparta, Missouri, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Sparta, Missouri. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Sparta, Missouri. The estimated population of Sparta, Missouri is 2,230 people, with a median age of 39.7.

We can look at the total population in Sparta over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Population of Sparta, Missouri by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Sparta, Missouri by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

The median age of Sparta, Missouri gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

The latest median household income of Sparta, Missouri is $56,250.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Sparta.

• Under 25

  $38,750.00

• 25 to 44

  $66,818.00

• 45 to 64

  $90,500.00

• 65 and over

  $37,932.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Sparta, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Sparta, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Sparta, Missouri is currently $60,909.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

0.00% of households in Sparta are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Sparta against other areas.

• Less than $24,999

  19.45%

• $25,000 to $49,999

  24.75%

• $50,000 to $74,999

  19.45%

• $75,000 to $99,999

  25.64%

• $100,000 to $149,999

  9.17%

• $150,000 to $199,999

  1.55%

• $200,000 or more

  0.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Sparta is $24,564.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Sparta by the total population of Sparta.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Sparta, Missouri, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Sparta to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

• Master's degree or higher

  1.84%

• Bachelor's degree

  8.40%

• Some college or associate's degree

  26.54%

• High school diploma or equivalent

  58.20%

• Less than high school diploma

  5.02%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Sparta that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Sparta over the age of 16 is 1,757.

Of those people, a total of 59.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Sparta is 58.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Sparta. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Sparta as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Sparta is 1,026, with median earnings of $40,161.00.

Women in Sparta, Missouri earning approximately 96.50% of the men's earnings.

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 905 households in Sparta, with an average household size of 2.46 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 688 families in Sparta with an average family size of 2.71 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

• Married-couple family
• Male householder with no spouse present
• Female household with no spouse present
• Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Poverty

Of the 688 families in Sparta, 9.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Sparta:

Housing

There are 986 housing units in Sparta, Missouri.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

27.79% of the total 986 housing units in Sparta are rental units. This is approximately 274 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 623 are occupied by the owner - or 63.18% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Sparta is $769.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Sparta that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

• No rent paid

  8

• Less than $500

  29

• $500 to $999

  191

• $1,000 to $1,499

  39

• $1,500 to $1,999

  15

• $2,000 to $2,499

• $2,500 to $2,999

• $3,000 or more

Property Value

The median value of a property in Sparta is $138,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Sparta that fall into a particular value range.

• Less than $50,000

  32

• $50,000 to $99,999

  153

• $100,000 to $149,999

  164

• $150,000 to $199,999

  238

• $200,000 to $299,999

  24

• $300,000 to $499,999

  9

• $500,000 to $999,999

  3

• $1,000,000 or more

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Sparta. The chart below shows the number of properties in Sparta that fall into a particular age range.

• 1939 or earlier

  67

• 1940 to 1949

  15

• 1950 to 1959

  32

• 1960 to 1969

  23

• 1970 to 1979

  80

• 1980 to 1989

  163

• 1990 to 1999

  270

• 2000 to 2009

  318

• 2010 to 2013

  15

• 2014 or later

  3

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Sparta that have a particular number of vehicles available.

• No vehicles available

  33

• 1 vehicle available

  296

• 2 vehicles available

  396

• 3 or more vehicles available

  180

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Sparta get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Sparta that commute to work in a particular way.

41 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Sparta.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

• Less than 5 minutes

  25

• 5 to 9 minutes

  67

• 10 to 14 minutes

  27

• 15 to 19 minutes

  53

• 20 to 24 minutes

  103

• 25 to 29 minutes

  69

• 30 to 34 minutes

  144

• 35 to 39 minutes

  65

• 40 to 44 minutes

  68

• 45 to 59 minutes

  286

• 60 to 89 minutes

  34

• 90 or more minutes

  72

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Sparta, Missouri in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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