Sparta is a city located in Hancock County, Georgia. Sparta has a 2025 population of 1,298. It is also the county seat of Hancock County. Sparta is currently declining at a rate of -0.84% annually and its population has decreased by -4.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,353 in 2020.
The average household income in Sparta is $49,179 with a poverty rate of 54.53%.The median age in Sparta is 26.5 years: 33.2 years for males, and 25 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Sparta includes 90.97% Black or African American, 5.36% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
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Black or African American | 1,662 | 90.97% |
White | 98 | 5.36% |
Two or more races | 40 | 2.19% |
Asian | 27 | 1.48% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Sparta's average per capita income is $37,875. Household income levels show a median of $24,854. The poverty rate stands at 54.53%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $163,159 | - |
Families | $35,833 | $69,532 |
Households | $24,854 | $49,179 |
Non Families | $12,757 | $22,097 |
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