Sparta, IL Demographics
A map of Sparta's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 3,005 | 73.4% |
Black | 700 | 17.1% |
Multiracial | 236 | 5.8% |
Hispanic | 105 | 2.6% |
Native American/Other | 34 | 0.8% |
Asian | 15 | 0.4% |
Sparta, Illinois had a population of 4,095 in 2020. It was 73.4% White, 17.1% Black, 0.4% Asian, 2.6% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 5.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Sparta, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Sparta is the 373rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Sparta's White Population
3,005 residents of Sparta identify as White, or 73.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Sparta larger than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Sparta is ranked #1204 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Sparta is less White than neighboring Tilden (88.9% White), Marissa (93% White), Coulterville (91.8% White), Baldwin (93.6% White), and Steeleville (93.2% White).
Sparta's Black Population
700 residents of Sparta identify as Black, or 17.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Sparta roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Sparta is ranked #98 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Sparta is more Black than neighboring Tilden (0.4% Black), Marissa (1.1% Black), Coulterville (2.5% Black), Baldwin (0% Black), and Steeleville (0.7% Black).
Sparta's Asian Population
15 residents of Sparta identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Sparta slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Sparta is ranked #679 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Sparta is more Asian than neighboring Tilden (0% Asian), Marissa (0% Asian), and Baldwin (0% Asian). Sparta is less Asian than neighboring Coulterville (0.6% Asian), and Steeleville (0.7% Asian).
Sparta's Hispanic Population
105 residents of Sparta identify as Hispanic, or 2.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Sparta less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Sparta is ranked #805 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Sparta is more Hispanic than neighboring Marissa (1.6% Hispanic), Coulterville (1.6% Hispanic), Baldwin (1.3% Hispanic), and Steeleville (1.6% Hispanic). Sparta is less Hispanic than neighboring Tilden (3.7% Hispanic).
Sparta's Native American/Other Population
34 residents of Sparta identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Sparta roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Sparta is ranked #186 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Sparta is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tilden (0.7% Native American/Other), Marissa (0.2% Native American/Other), Baldwin (0% Native American/Other), and Steeleville (0.3% Native American/Other). Sparta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Coulterville (1.1% Native American/Other).
Sparta's Multiracial Population
236 residents of Sparta identify as Multiracial, or 5.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Sparta roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Sparta is ranked #146 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Sparta is more Multiracial than neighboring Marissa (4.1% Multiracial), Coulterville (2.4% Multiracial), Baldwin (5.1% Multiracial), and Steeleville (3.6% Multiracial). Sparta is less Multiracial than neighboring Tilden (6.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.