Sparta, MI Demographics

A map of Sparta's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,892	3,699	91.1%	87.2%
Multiracial	168	191	3.9%	4.5%
Hispanic	147	285	3.4%	6.7%
Asian	52	11	1.2%	0.3%
Black	7	35	0.2%	0.8%
Native American/Other	5	23	0.1%	0.5%

Sparta, Michigan has an estimated population of 4,271, a less than 1% change from the 4,244 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.1% White, 3.9% Multiracial, 3.4% Hispanic, 1.2% Asian, 0.2% Black, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sparta, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sparta has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Sparta, that probability was 23.4% in 2020 and 16.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sparta is ranked the 199th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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). Sparta was ranked the 200th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sparta's White Population

3,892 residents of Sparta, or 91.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sparta is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Sparta ranks 496th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sparta's White population has grown by an estimated 5.2%. White residents' share of Sparta's population has increased from 87.2% to 91.1%.

Sparta is more White than neighboring Kent City (70.6% White), Casnovia (71.1% White), Comstock Park (74.2% White), and Northview (84.5% White). Sparta is less White than neighboring Rockford (93.2% White).

Sparta's Black Population

7 residents of Sparta, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sparta is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Sparta ranks 318th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sparta's Black population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Black residents' share of Sparta's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.2%.

Sparta is less Black than neighboring Kent City (0.4% Black), Casnovia (0.3% Black), Comstock Park (6.2% Black), and Northview (3.3% Black).

Sparta's Asian Population

52 residents of Sparta, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sparta is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Sparta ranks 488th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sparta's Asian population has grown by an estimated 372.7%. Asian residents' share of Sparta's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.2%.

Sparta is more Asian than neighboring Kent City (0.5% Asian), Comstock Park (0.1% Asian), Rockford (0.5% Asian), and Northview (1.1% Asian). Sparta is less Asian than neighboring Casnovia (1.9% Asian).

Sparta's Hispanic Population

147 residents of Sparta, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sparta is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Sparta ranks 95th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sparta's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 48.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Sparta's population has decreased from 6.7% to 3.4%.

Sparta is more Hispanic than neighboring Rockford (2% Hispanic). Sparta is less Hispanic than neighboring Kent City (27.4% Hispanic), Casnovia (19.1% Hispanic), Comstock Park (14.9% Hispanic), and Northview (4.3% Hispanic).

Sparta's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Sparta, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sparta is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Sparta ranks 509th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sparta's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 78.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sparta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Sparta is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rockford (0% Native American/Other). Sparta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Casnovia (3.2% Native American/Other), Comstock Park (2.7% Native American/Other), and Northview (0.9% Native American/Other).

Sparta's Multiracial Population

168 residents of Sparta, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sparta is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Sparta ranks 293rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sparta's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 12.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Sparta's population has decreased from 4.5% to 3.9%.

Sparta is more Multiracial than neighboring Kent City (1% Multiracial), and Comstock Park (1.9% Multiracial). Sparta is less Multiracial than neighboring Casnovia (4.5% Multiracial), Rockford (4.1% Multiracial), and Northview (5.9% 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.