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41.2 percent of Sparta residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was greater than the statewide total of 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Sparta population reached 3,814.

Out of 2,242 people who had a job, 26 were employed in the Armed Forces and 2,216 belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	1,572	41.2
Employed	2,242	58.8
Employed in civilian labor force	2,216	58.1
Employed in armed forces	26	0.68