Sparta, MO Demographics

A map of Sparta's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,204	1,635	94.6%	87.2%
Multiracial	87	149	3.7%	7.9%
Hispanic	40	57	1.7%	3.0%
Black	0	4	0.0%	0.2%
Asian	0	11	0.0%	0.6%
Native American/Other	0	20	0.0%	1.1%

Sparta, Missouri has an estimated population of 2,331, a large increase from the 1,876 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.6% White, 3.7% Multiracial, 1.7% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% 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 Missouri 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 23.3% in 2020 and 10.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sparta is ranked the 249th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 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 267th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sparta's White Population

2,204 residents of Sparta, or 94.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sparta is significantly higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Sparta ranks 702nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sparta's White population has grown by an estimated 34.8%. White residents' share of Sparta's population has increased from 87.2% to 94.6%.

Sparta is more White than neighboring Rogersville (91.9% White), Ozark (85.4% White), Fremont Hills (90.1% White), and Highlandville (89.8% White). Sparta is less White than neighboring Fordland (97% White).

Sparta's Black Population

0 residents of Sparta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sparta is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Sparta ranks 680th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

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

Sparta is less Black than neighboring Ozark (1.5% Black), and Highlandville (1.7% Black).

Sparta's Asian Population

0 residents of Sparta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sparta is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Sparta ranks 327th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sparta's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Sparta's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Sparta is less Asian than neighboring Ozark (0.8% Asian), Fremont Hills (0.7% Asian), and Highlandville (0.2% Asian).

Sparta's Hispanic Population

40 residents of Sparta, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sparta is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Sparta ranks 381st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sparta's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 29.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Sparta's population has decreased from 3.0% to 1.7%.

Sparta is more Hispanic than neighboring Highlandville (0.3% Hispanic). Sparta is less Hispanic than neighboring Rogersville (6.5% Hispanic), Ozark (6% Hispanic), Fremont Hills (4.5% Hispanic), and Fordland (1.9% Hispanic).

Sparta's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of 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 Sparta is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Sparta ranks 291st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sparta's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sparta's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Sparta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ozark (0.9% Native American/Other), and Fremont Hills (1.8% Native American/Other).

Sparta's Multiracial Population

87 residents of Sparta, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sparta is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Sparta ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sparta's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 41.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Sparta's population has decreased from 7.9% to 3.7%.

Sparta is more Multiracial than neighboring Rogersville (1.6% Multiracial), Fremont Hills (2.9% Multiracial), and Fordland (1.2% Multiracial). Sparta is less Multiracial than neighboring Ozark (5.5% Multiracial), and Highlandville (8% 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.