Demographics & People — Sparta, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,378 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,200 |
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| Median Age | 37.0 |
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| Total Households | 956 |
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| Family Households | 699 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.49 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0334 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,313 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 861 |
| German | 462 |
| American | 386 |
| English | 385 |
| Other groups | 320 |
| Irish | 291 |
| Italian | 50 |
| French (except Basque) | 41 |
| Swedish | 22 |
| European | 22 |
Language
| English Only | 2,137 |
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| Spanish | 21 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,168 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 107 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,893 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 38.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Sparta, Missouri.
