Sparta City, Missouri
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 1144 residents, 463 households, and 324 families in the city. The population density was 1304.3 people per square mile (503.59/km˛), making it the 240th most densely populated city in Missouri. There were 509 housing units at an average density of 578.4 per square mile (223.32/km˛). It has an average household size was 2.47 persons, and the average family size was 2.92 persons. In the city Age distribution was 30.9% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 80.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.2 males. The median age of the city's population was 32.4 years, The median age of males was 32.1 years, for females the median age was 32.7 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 96.5% White, 0.26% Black or African American, 0.87% American Indian, 0.35% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.66% from two or more races and 0.35% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $22768, it is the 202nd poorest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $27981, it is 187th poorest city by median family income in Missouri. The per capita income for the city was $11869, it is 201st poorest city by per capita income in Missouri. The median income is $16849, The median income for males was $21875, compared to $15160 for females.
In 2000, 289 pupils and students, of which 37.72% are male and 62.28% are female, 25.26% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 9% nursery or pri school, 4.84% kindergarten, 56.4% elementary school, 19.38% high school and 10.38% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1144 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1145 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1154 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1174 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1188 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1194 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1207 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1211 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1196 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1192 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1199 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| Kindergarten | 3 | 11 | 14 |
| Elementary school | 75 | 88 | 163 |
| High school | 16 | 40 | 56 |
| College or graduate school | 4 | 26 | 30 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta city, Missouri | $22768 | $27981 | $11869 |
| Christian County, Missouri | $38085 | $44428 | $18422 |
| Missouri, United States | $37934 | $46044 | $19936 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |