Census ACS · #647 μSA
Sparta Metro Area
The Sparta, Wi Micropolitan Statistical Area has 46,169 residents. The median household income is $68,213 and the median home value is $197,200.
46,169
Population
51
People / sq mi
$68,213
Median Income
$197,200
Median Home Value
The Sparta CBSA covers 901 sq mi of land at 51.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.7% |
| Black or African American | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% |
Economy & Income
$68,213
Median Household Income
$34,501
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$197,200
Median Home Value
$920
Median Rent
72.4%
Homeownership
Education
90.8%
High School+
20.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
8.3%
Work From Home
20.2 min
Avg Commute
20.1%
Foreign Born
Sparta spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Sparta, Wi Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 46,169 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #647 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Sparta metro area is $68,213, with a per capita income of $34,501.
The Sparta, Wi CBSA spans the state of Wisconsin.
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Data for the Sparta, Wi CBSA (43890) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Educational attainment is the headline number in Sparta: 20.0% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. With 46,169 residents, Sparta is a metro area in WI.
The typical household here earns about $68,213, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 8.7%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $197,200, with typical rent around $920.
College attainment is 20.0%, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.