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Sparland, Illinois

Sparland, Illinois, in Marshall county, is 24 miles N of Peoria, Illinois (center to center) and 109 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is home to some 504 residents.

The People and Families of Sparland

In Sparland, about 65% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Sparland are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the village tends toward large families and full houses.

The people of Sparland are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sparland had a median family income of $36,750.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($400) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Sparland. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.

Sparland Housing

According to the 2000 census, 76% of the housing in Sparland was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the village as the average housing age is high.

Commuting

In Sparland, 97% of commuters drive to work. People in Sparland expect to drive a lot. The village does not have a lot of public transportation.

Comparative Profile of Sparland, IL

Comparing Sparland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens55
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Age of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men31
Female Share of the Population11
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better64
Median Family Income42
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times45
Walking and Biking to Work22
Working at Home22
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing710
Affordability of Rents56
Affordability of Property Taxes57
Housing Recently Built22
People Living Alone22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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