Sparta, MI Demographics

A map of Sparta's Population by Race

Sparta, Michigan had a population of 4,244 in 2020. It was 87.2% White, 0.8% Black, 0.3% Asian, 6.7% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.5% 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 745 places in Michigan, Sparta is the 200th 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

3,699 residents of Sparta identify as White, or 87.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Sparta larger than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Sparta is ranked #492 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Sparta is more White than neighboring Kent City (73.5% White), Casnovia (85.8% White), Comstock Park (68.4% White), and Northview (85% White). Sparta is less White than neighboring Rockford (89% White).

Sparta's Black Population

35 residents of Sparta identify as Black, or 0.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Sparta less than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Sparta is ranked #312 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Sparta is more Black than neighboring Kent City (0.5% Black), Casnovia (0% Black), and Rockford (0.6% Black). Sparta is less Black than neighboring Comstock Park (8.7% Black), and Northview (3.3% Black).

Sparta's Asian Population

11 residents of Sparta identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Sparta roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Sparta is ranked #425 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Sparta is more Asian than neighboring Kent City (0.1% Asian). Sparta is less Asian than neighboring Casnovia (0.9% Asian), Comstock Park (1.6% Asian), Rockford (1.1% Asian), and Northview (1.6% Asian).

Sparta's Hispanic Population

285 residents of Sparta identify as Hispanic, or 6.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Sparta roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Sparta is ranked #93 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Sparta is more Hispanic than neighboring Rockford (4.3% Hispanic), and Northview (4.6% Hispanic). Sparta is less Hispanic than neighboring Kent City (23.9% Hispanic), Casnovia (9.5% Hispanic), and Comstock Park (15.7% Hispanic).

Sparta's Native American/Other Population

23 residents of Sparta identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Sparta roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Sparta is ranked #501 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Sparta is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kent City (0.4% Native American/Other), Casnovia (0% Native American/Other), and Northview (0.4% Native American/Other). Sparta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Comstock Park (0.7% Native American/Other).

Sparta's Multiracial Population

191 residents of Sparta identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Sparta roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Sparta is ranked #288 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Sparta is more Multiracial than neighboring Kent City (1.7% Multiracial), and Casnovia (3.8% Multiracial). Sparta is less Multiracial than neighboring Comstock Park (4.9% Multiracial), Rockford (4.6% Multiracial), and Northview (5.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.