Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Sparland, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

295

Median Agei

34.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.8%262

Hispanic/Latino

7.8%23

Two or More

3.4%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.8%10

High School Diploma

34.3%72

Some College (<1 yr)

15.2%32

Some College (1+ yr)

11.4%24

Associate's Degree

13.3%28

Bachelor's Degree

10%21

Master's Degree

1.4%3

HS or Higher

90.5%

BA or Higher

11.4%

Graduate+

1.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$83,600

Median Renti

$1,063

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

88.7%125

Renter-Occupied

11.3%16

Total Units

177

Homeownership

88.7%

Vacancy Rate

20.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

26.4%33

$50K–$100K

42.4%53

$100K–$150K

20.8%26

$150K–$200K

8.8%11

$200K–$300K

1.6%2

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%1

2000–2009

14.7%26

1990–1999

1.1%2

1980–1989

4.5%8

1970–1979

13.6%24

1960–1969

15.8%28

1950–1959

10.7%19

1940–1949

10.7%19

1939 or earlier

28.2%50

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

66%93

Electricity

16.3%23

Bottled/LP Gas

15.6%22

Wood

2.1%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$43,125

Mean Household Incomei

$54,532

Per Capita Incomei

$26,918

Poverty Ratei

21.7%

Unemploymenti

7.1%

Labor Forcei

140

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

20.6%29

$10K–$15K

7.8%11

$15K–$20K

2.1%3

$20K–$25K

8.5%12

$25K–$30K

3.5%5

$30K–$35K

3.5%5

$35K–$40K

3.5%5

$40K–$45K

1.4%2

$45K–$50K

8.5%12

$50K–$60K

6.4%9

$60K–$75K

7.8%11

$75K–$100K

7.1%10

$100K–$125K

5%7

$125K–$150K

4.3%6

$150K–$200K

9.9%14

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

31%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

129

Avg. Commutei

26.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

130

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

10(4.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.8%Insured

10.2%Uninsured