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Sparta city, IL

ZIP 62286 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 62286

62286 has a population of 5,482 with a median age of 41.3 yrs (51.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
82.6%+34% vs US avg
x
Black
10.0%-19% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-98% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
2.9%-85% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
25.4%+16% vs US avg
x
18–64
51.5%-16% vs US avg
x
65+
23.0%+41% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
5.3%-53% vs US avg
x
High school
38.2%+46% vs US avg
x
Some college
37.6%+30% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
19.0%-44% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
48.2%+0% vs US avg
x
Never married
28.2%-17% vs US avg
x
Divorced
15.3%+48% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.3%
x
Diversity Index
31/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
16.2%+41% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
9.9%+64% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.5%+38% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
17.8%+120% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishScotch-Irish

Health & Community Indicators in 62286

Poverty Rate
16.2%+41% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.9%+64% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
17.8%+120% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.5%+38% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.8%-27% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
17.2%+47% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population5,482
Median age41.3
Poverty rate16.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White82.6%
Hispanic2.9%
Black10.0%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born0.0%