East Sparta, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 890, East Sparta's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

East Sparta is a small community located in Ohio, within Stark County. The total population is 890. It ranks as the 713th most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in East Sparta is 38.0 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 39.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in East Sparta is $73,125. This is 2% higher than the state median of $71,389. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.8%. This is 79% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $136,400. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, East Sparta is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

East Sparta has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.9%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 12.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 4.8%.

Education

10.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for East Sparta, Ohio is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Ohio state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.