Economy & Jobs — Sparta, Michigan
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $60,728 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$63,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,440 |
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| Poverty Rate | 9.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,145 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 23.5% |
| Education Healthcare | 19.8% |
| Arts Food | 12.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 525 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 470 |
| Insurance Agencies | 366 |
| Physician Offices | 355 |
| Real Estate Offices | 281 |
| Dental Offices | 278 |
| Law Offices | 269 |
| Beauty Salons | 198 |
| Auto Repair | 179 |
| Commercial Banks | 159 |
| Gas Stations | 131 |
| Coffee Shops | 126 |
| Child Day Care | 106 |
| Accounting Firms | 105 |
| Grocery Stores | 103 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
