Sparta, MO Demographics

A map of Sparta's Population by Race

Sparta, Missouri had a population of 1,876 in 2020. It was 87.2% White, 0.2% Black, 0.6% Asian, 3.0% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 7.9% 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 1,082 places in Missouri, Sparta is the 267th 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

1,635 residents of Sparta identify as White, or 87.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Sparta slightly larger than the White share of the population of Missouri (75.8% White). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Sparta is ranked #693 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Sparta is less White than neighboring Rogersville (88% White), Fremont Hills (94.5% White), Highlandville (90.9% White), and Fordland (90.7% White).

Sparta's Black Population

4 residents of Sparta identify as Black, or 0.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Sparta slightly less than the Black share of the population of Missouri (11.3% Black). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Sparta is ranked #670 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Sparta is more Black than neighboring Fremont Hills (0% Black), and Highlandville (0% Black). Sparta is less Black than neighboring Rogersville (0.5% Black), Ozark (0.9% Black), and Fordland (0.4% Black).

Sparta's Asian Population

11 residents of Sparta identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Sparta roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Missouri (2.1% Asian). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Sparta is ranked #293 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Sparta is more Asian than neighboring Rogersville (0.4% Asian), Highlandville (0.1% Asian), and Fordland (0% Asian). Sparta is less Asian than neighboring Fremont Hills (1% Asian).

Sparta's Hispanic Population

57 residents of Sparta identify as Hispanic, or 3.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Sparta roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Missouri (4.9% Hispanic). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Sparta is ranked #376 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Sparta is more Hispanic than neighboring Fremont Hills (1.5% Hispanic), Highlandville (1.6% Hispanic), and Fordland (1.8% Hispanic). Sparta is less Hispanic than neighboring Rogersville (4.2% Hispanic), and Ozark (4.4% Hispanic).

Sparta's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Sparta identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Sparta roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Missouri (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Sparta is ranked #256 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Sparta is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ozark (0.9% Native American/Other), Fremont Hills (0.5% Native American/Other), and Fordland (1% Native American/Other). Sparta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Highlandville (1.8% Native American/Other).

Sparta's Multiracial Population

149 residents of Sparta identify as Multiracial, or 7.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Sparta roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Missouri (5% Multiracial). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Sparta is ranked #123 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Sparta is more Multiracial than neighboring Rogersville (5.8% Multiracial), Ozark (6.1% Multiracial), Fremont Hills (2.6% Multiracial), Highlandville (5.7% Multiracial), and Fordland (6% Multiracial).

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