Sparta is a city located in Gallatin County Kentucky. Sparta has a 2024 population of 241. Sparta is currently growing at a rate of 0.84% annually and its population has increased by 3.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 232 in 2020.
The average household income in Sparta is $73,361 with a poverty rate of 17.58%. The median age in Sparta is 34.9 years: 40.2 years for males, and 32.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sparta was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 218 | 77.58% |
| Other race | 37 | 13.17% |
| Two or more races | 20 | 7.12% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 2.14% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 104 | 2.7 | 70.2 | 29.8 |
| Married | 51 | 3.27 | 94.1 | 5.9 |
| Non Family | 34 | 1.06 | 55.9 | 44.1 |
| Female | 12 | 4.42 | 50 | 50 |
| Male | 7 | 3.57 | 0 | 100 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
70.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 14 | 8.24% |
| Associates Degree | 17 | 10% |
| Bachelors Degree | 14 | 8.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 5.88% |
| High School Graduate | 79 | 46.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 8.24% |
| Some College | 22 | 12.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 144 | 131 | 20 |
| Hispanic | 20 | 9 | 4 |
| Other Race | 16 | 5 | 0 |
| Black | 6 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.97%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 20%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,167 | $0 | $39,167 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,750 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,417 | $35,000 | $28,438 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,536 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,500 | $57,083 | $29,063 |
| Some College | $0 | $104,750 | $0 |
$32,500
Average Earnings
$57,083
Average Male
$29,063
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.24% of Sparta residents speak only English, while 10.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 37 | 26 | 70.27% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 26 | 54.17% |
| White | 206 | 22 | 10.68% |
17.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.18%
Male Poverty Rate
17.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sparta is Other, with 70.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sparta is White, with 10.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 20.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.86% |
| High School | 8.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 25% |
| Female Employed | 15.38% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,833 | $71,896 |
| Households | $59,286 | $73,361 |
| Married Families | $80,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,750 | $50,106 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.6%
Male Marriage Rate
43.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
21
Number of Veterans
21
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19 | 11.05% |
| Black | 2 | 33.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.4%
Labor Force Participation
56.4%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.22%
Born in Sparta
94.31%
Native Born
5.69%
Foreign Born
5.69%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
94.31% of Sparta residents were born in the United States, with 77.22% having been born in Kentucky. 5.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 253 | 3 | 1.2% |
| 2028 | 250 | 2 | 0.81% |
| 2027 | 248 | 2 | 0.81% |
| 2026 | 246 | 3 | 1.23% |
| 2025 | 243 | 2 | 0.83% |
| 2024 | 241 | 2 | 0.84% |
| 2023 | 239 | 3 | 1.27% |
| 2022 | 236 | 1 | 0.43% |
| 2021 | 235 | 3 | 1.29% |
| 2020 | 232 | -42 | -15.33% |
| 2019 | 274 | 4 | 1.48% |
| 2018 | 270 | -1 | -0.37% |
| 2017 | 271 | 2 | 0.74% |
| 2016 | 269 | 4 | 1.51% |
| 2015 | 265 | -1 | -0.38% |
| 2014 | 266 | 2 | 0.76% |
| 2013 | 264 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 264 | -1 | -0.38% |
| 2011 | 265 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 265 | 0 | 0% |