East Sparta, OH Demographics

A map of East Sparta's Population by Race

East Sparta, Ohio has an estimated population of 890, a large increase from the 749 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.2% White, 3.4% Multiracial, 0.9% Hispanic, 0.6% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Sparta, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Sparta has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Ohio overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In East Sparta, that probability was 14.5% in 2020 and 9.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Sparta is ranked the 713th most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 places. 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). East Sparta was ranked the 751st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Sparta's White Population

847 residents of East Sparta, or 95.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Sparta is significantly higher than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. East Sparta ranks 539th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Sparta's White population has grown by an estimated 22.6%. White residents' share of East Sparta's population has increased from 92.3% to 95.2%.

East Sparta is more White than neighboring Magnolia (92.9% White), and North Industry (80.2% White). East Sparta is less White than neighboring Sandyville (100% White), Mineral City (97.8% White), and Wilkshire Hills (96.2% White).

East Sparta's Black Population

5 residents of East Sparta, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Sparta is considerably lower than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. East Sparta ranks 942nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Sparta's Black population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. Black residents' share of East Sparta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

East Sparta is more Black than neighboring Sandyville (0% Black), Mineral City (0% Black), Magnolia (0% Black), and North Industry (0.1% Black). East Sparta is less Black than neighboring Wilkshire Hills (1.7% Black).

East Sparta's Asian Population

0 residents of East Sparta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Sparta is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. East Sparta ranks 718th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Sparta's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of East Sparta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

East Sparta's Hispanic Population

8 residents of East Sparta, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Sparta is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. East Sparta ranks 1186th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Sparta's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 166.7%. Hispanic residents' share of East Sparta's population has increased from 0.4% to 0.9%.

East Sparta is more Hispanic than neighboring Sandyville (0% Hispanic), Mineral City (0% Hispanic), and Wilkshire Hills (0% Hispanic). East Sparta is less Hispanic than neighboring Magnolia (2.1% Hispanic), and North Industry (5.5% Hispanic).

East Sparta's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of East Sparta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Sparta is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. East Sparta ranks 239th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Sparta's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Sparta's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

East Sparta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mineral City (1.3% Native American/Other), Magnolia (0.7% Native American/Other), and Wilkshire Hills (0.4% Native American/Other).

East Sparta's Multiracial Population

30 residents of East Sparta, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Sparta is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. East Sparta ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Sparta's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Multiracial residents' share of East Sparta's population has decreased from 6.0% to 3.4%.

East Sparta is more Multiracial than neighboring Sandyville (0% Multiracial), Mineral City (0.9% Multiracial), and Wilkshire Hills (1.7% Multiracial). East Sparta is less Multiracial than neighboring Magnolia (4.3% Multiracial), and North Industry (14.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.