Demographics & People — Sparta, Wisconsin
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 9,921 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~10,000 |
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| Median Age | 37.1 |
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| Total Households | 4,190 |
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| Family Households | 2,397 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.31 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2028 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,901 |
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| Black or African American | 280 |
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| Asian | 54 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 777 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 3,369 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,181 |
| Norwegian | 1,498 |
| Other groups | 1,447 |
| Irish | 1,061 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 634 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 475 |
| English | 429 |
| Polish | 324 |
| American | 274 |
Language
| English Only | 8,644 |
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| Spanish | 537 |
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| Population 5+ | 9,310 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 668 |
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| Population 18+ | 7,706 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.2% |
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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, Wisconsin.
