Sparta, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Kent County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
4,260
Population
1,671/sq mi density
$55,474
Median Income
$27,440 per capita
$190,100
Home Value
$338,558 Zillow
$954
Median Rent
30.1% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
210
Violent Crime/100K
795 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$55,474 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$190,100 home value, $954/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
210 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
4,260
Census 2023
Population Density
1,671
per square mile
Land Area
2.5
square miles (6.4 km²)
Median Age
33.7 yrs
13% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.3% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
92.1%
Black
0.7%
Hispanic
2.6%
Asian
1.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.5% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.8%
Spanish
2.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.3%
Veterans
4.4%
27% below US avg (6%)
Disability
19.7%
52% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
93.5%
2% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
6.5%
24% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.451
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 4,260 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,671 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 33.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.1% |
| Female | 52.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.6% |
| Asian | 1.3% |
Language
| English Only | 96.8% |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.3% |
| Veterans | 4.4% |
| Disability | 19.7% |
| Health Insurance | 93.5% |
| Uninsured | 6.5% |
| Broadband Access | 88.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.451 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |