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Sparta, WI


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Sparta, Wisconsin

Sparta, Wisconsin, in Monroe county, is 23 miles NE of La Crosse, Wisconsin (center to center) and 132 miles SE of St. Paul, Minnesota. As of the year 2000 census, 8,648 people lived in Sparta.

The People and Families of Sparta

In Sparta, about 50% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sparta had a median family income of $42,182.

Political Inclinations

Sparta residents donated more money ($1,500) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Sparta Housing

An estimated 63% of living spaces in Sparta are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Sparta, 91% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Sparta, WI

Comparing Sparta to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens75
Male Share of the Population64
Female Share of the Population67
Age of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Well-Paid Single Men53
Racial Diversity28

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better53
People Above Poverty52
Median Family Income43
College Educated Adults46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work87
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home54
Public Transportation Use36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents86
People Living Alone87
Housing Recently Built68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Affordability of Property Taxes56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44

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