Unified School District · WI
Sparta Area School District
Sparta Area School District is a unified school district in Wisconsin with a community population of 18,169. The median household income is $72,810 and the median age is 39.1.
18,169
Population
64
People / sq mi
$72,810
Median Income
39.1
Median Age
Sparta Area School District covers 284 sq mi of land at 64.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 60.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$72,810
Median Household Income
$37,394
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$214,200
Median Home Value
$938
Median Rent
73.0%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
93.4%
High School+
21.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sparta Area School District serves a community with a population of 18,169 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Wisconsin.
The median household income in Sparta Area School District is $72,810, with a per capita income of $37,394. The poverty rate is 5.8%.
Sparta Area School District is 91.1% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 60.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Sparta Area School District, 93.4% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Sparta Area School District is $214,200, with a median rent of $938. The homeownership rate is 73.0%.
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Data for Sparta Area School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 5514160).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.