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Sparta, IL


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Sparta, Illinois

Sparta, Illinois, in Randolph county, is 47 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. As of the year 2000 census, 4,486 people lived in Sparta.

The People and Families of Sparta

In Sparta, about 51% of adults are married.

In Sparta, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sparta had a median family income of $41,908.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from Sparta.

Sparta Housing

An estimated 73% of living spaces in Sparta are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the city.

Commuting

In Sparta, 93% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in Sparta; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

Sparta strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 10%Sparta Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Sparta Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Sparta Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Sparta, IL

Comparing Sparta 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
Female Share of the Population910
Racial Diversity98
Well-Paid Single Women85
Senior Citizens78
Age of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men53
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income64
College Educated Adults55
People in Middle Class or Better52
People Above Poverty32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work88
Working at Home67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Rents78
People Living Alone67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Housing Recently Built45

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