Sparta is a medium-sized township located in the state of New Jersey. With a population of 20,085 people and five associated neighborhoods, Sparta is the 103rd largest community in New Jersey.

Housing costs in Sparta are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in New Jersey.

Also of interest is that Sparta has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 17.35% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Sparta is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The township’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Sparta’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

In Sparta, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 35.51 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.

If knowledge is power, Sparta is a pretty powerful place. 61.46% of the adults in Sparta have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.

The per capita income in Sparta in 2022 was $72,075, which is upper middle income relative to New Jersey, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $288,300 for a family of four.

Sparta is a somewhat ethnically-diverse township. The people who call Sparta home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Sparta residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Sparta include Italian, Irish, German, English, and Polish.

The most common language spoken in Sparta is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.