Sparta town is located in Livingston County New York. Sparta town has a 2024 population of 1,540. Sparta town is currently declining at a rate of -0.84% annually and its population has decreased by -2.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,583 in 2020.
The average household income in Sparta town is $88,932 with a poverty rate of 12.01%. The median age in Sparta town is 48.7 years: 50 years for males, and 47.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sparta town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,518 | 95.41% |
| Two or more races | 52 | 3.27% |
| Asian | 17 | 1.07% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.19% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 620 | 2.57 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Married | 405 | 2.87 | 98.3 | 1.7 |
| Non Family | 151 | 1.36 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Male | 32 | 3.13 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
| Female | 32 | 3.81 | 71.9 | 28.1 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
90.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 113 | 9.95% |
| Associates Degree | 188 | 16.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 105 | 9.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 188 | 16.55% |
| High School Graduate | 372 | 32.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25 | 2.2% |
| Some College | 145 | 12.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,075 | 937 | 256 |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 30 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 23 | 23 | 10 |
| Asian | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,000 | $53,750 | $55,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $44,167 | $44,167 | $44,167 |
| High School Graduate | $45,469 | $55,625 | $40,455 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,214 | $39,643 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,926 | $46,458 | $42,153 |
| Some College | $44,167 | $0 | $53,125 |
$44,926
Average Earnings
$46,458
Average Male
$42,153
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.36% of Sparta town residents speak only English, while 3.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,499 | 177 | 11.81% |
| Multiple | 52 | 10 | 19.23% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 4 | 12.9% |
| Other | 3 | 3 | 100% |
12.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.45%
Male Poverty Rate
13.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sparta town is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sparta town is White, with 11.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.51% |
| High School | 6.99% |
| Some College | 4.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Employed | 5.91% |
| Female Employed | 3.28% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,930 | $98,028 |
| Households | $83,947 | $88,932 |
| Married Families | $90,417 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,107 | $55,721 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.7%
Male Marriage Rate
63.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
70
Number of Veterans
66
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 27 |
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| Korea | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 24 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69 | 5.59% |
| Black | 1 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.8%
Labor Force Participation
60.3%
Employment Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
78.82%
Born in Sparta town
99.37%
Native Born
0.63%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.63%
Naturalized
99.37% of Sparta town residents were born in the United States, with 78.82% having been born in New York. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,475 | -13 | -0.87% |
| 2028 | 1,488 | -13 | -0.87% |
| 2027 | 1,501 | -13 | -0.86% |
| 2026 | 1,514 | -13 | -0.85% |
| 2025 | 1,527 | -13 | -0.84% |
| 2024 | 1,540 | -13 | -0.84% |
| 2023 | 1,553 | -13 | -0.83% |
| 2022 | 1,566 | -15 | -0.95% |
| 2021 | 1,581 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2020 | 1,583 | 22 | 1.41% |
| 2019 | 1,561 | -13 | -0.83% |
| 2018 | 1,574 | -18 | -1.13% |
| 2017 | 1,592 | -10 | -0.62% |
| 2016 | 1,602 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2015 | 1,605 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2014 | 1,608 | -7 | -0.43% |
| 2013 | 1,615 | -8 | -0.49% |
| 2012 | 1,623 | -5 | -0.31% |
| 2011 | 1,628 | -8 | -0.49% |
| 2010 | 1,636 | 0 | 0% |