Sparta, WI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Sparta, Wisconsin Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
9,751
Unemployment
2.3%
Poverty
10.8%
Median Home
$129,800
Median Income
$50,993
Median Rent
$806
Sparta SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
6
Safety
7
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
9
Sparta, WI Crime Report
121
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,226.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-47.72%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Sparta / 100k People |
Wisconsin / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 121 | 1,226.6 | 1,809.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 40 | 405.5 | 323.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.3 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 1 | 10.1 | 52.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 33 | 334.5 | 230.6 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 81 | 821.1 | 1,485.7 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 11 | 111.5 | 218.5 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 70 | 709.6 | 1,106.1 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 0 | 0.0 | 161.0 | 246.0 |
Sparta, WI Cost Of Living
85
Sparta's Overall Cost Of Living
Sparta's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Sparta | Wisconsin | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 91 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 100 | 100 | |
| Health | 120 | 111 | 100 | |
| Housing | 66 | 87 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 97 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 85 | 98 | 100 | |
Sparta, WI Photos
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Rankings for Sparta in Wisconsin
Map Of Sparta, WI
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Population over time in Sparta
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 9,751 | 1.0% |
| 2019 | 9,656 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 9,621 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 9,659 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 9,638 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 9,610 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 9,587 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 9,538 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 9,475 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 9,392 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Sparta
| Race | Sparta | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.6% | 80.6% | 60.1% |
| African American | 2.9% | 6.2% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 2.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 4.2% | 7.0% | 18.2% |
Gender in Sparta
| Gender | Sparta | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Sparta for adults over 25
| Education | Sparta | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Sparta, Wisconsin
| Income | Sparta | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.3% | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.6% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.0% | 8.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.5% | 9.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.4% | 13.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 23.6% | 18.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.3% | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.2% | 16.3% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.1% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.2% | 5.2% | 8.3% |
