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Sparta Community Unit School District 140
Sparta Community Unit School District 140 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 8,194. The median household income is $61,034 and the median age is 45.3.
8,194
Population
44
People / sq mi
$61,034
Median Income
45.3
Median Age
Sparta Community Unit School District 140 covers 187 sq mi of land at 43.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 48.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$61,034
Median Household Income
$34,401
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$117,100
Median Home Value
$764
Median Rent
70.6%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
92.4%
High School+
15.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sparta Community Unit School District 140 serves a community with a population of 8,194 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Sparta Community Unit School District 140 is $61,034, with a per capita income of $34,401. The poverty rate is 14.2%.
Sparta Community Unit School District 140 is 89.0% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 48.5% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Sparta Community Unit School District 140, 92.4% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Sparta Community Unit School District 140 is $117,100, with a median rent of $764. The homeownership rate is 70.6%.
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Data for Sparta Community Unit School District 140 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1736900).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.