Sparta is a town located in Alleghany County North Carolina. Sparta has a 2024 population of 1,914. Sparta is currently growing at a rate of 1.06% annually and its population has increased by 4.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,832 in 2020.
The average household income in Sparta is $45,375 with a poverty rate of 22.95%. The median age in Sparta is 47.4 years: 44.8 years for males, and 47.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sparta was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,579 | 87.97% |
| Two or more races | 132 | 7.35% |
| Black or African American | 60 | 3.34% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.61% |
| Other race | 11 | 0.61% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 801 | 2.1 | 62 | 38 |
| Non Family | 303 | 1.1 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Married | 255 | 2.54 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Female | 200 | 2.96 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
| Male | 43 | 2.67 | 32.6 | 67.4 |
2.63
Average Family Size
2.1
Average Household Size
62.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 226 | 17.06% |
| Associates Degree | 99 | 7.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 94 | 7.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 109 | 8.23% |
| High School Graduate | 408 | 30.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 101 | 7.62% |
| Some College | 288 | 21.74% |
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 | 1,095 | 886 | 164 |
| 2+ Races | 110 | 67 | 37 |
| Hispanic | 98 | 17 | 2 |
| Black | 57 | 31 | 0 |
| Native American | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 80.91%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 33.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $40,833 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $23,807 | $24,107 | $23,667 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,531 | $32,917 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,250 | $31,641 | $22,281 |
| Some College | $33,148 | $41,250 | $29,519 |
$26,250
Average Earnings
$31,641
Average Male
$22,281
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.43% of Sparta residents speak only English, while 9.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,335 | 287 | 21.5% |
| Hispanic | 258 | 79 | 30.62% |
| Multiple | 132 | 21 | 15.91% |
| Black | 10 | 6 | 60% |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 100% |
22.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.3%
Male Poverty Rate
21.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sparta is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sparta is Multiple, with 15.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 26.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.01% |
| Some College | 13.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 37.5% |
| Male Employed | 13.1% |
| Female Employed | 9.64% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $41,304 | $52,844 |
| Households | $38,045 | $45,375 |
| Married Families | $51,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,958 | $31,290 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.4%
Male Marriage Rate
34.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
138
Number of Veterans
133
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 53 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| World War II | 12 |
| Korea | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 67 |
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 30 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 126 | 9.66% |
| Black | 12 | 21.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
61.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.4%
Labor Force Participation
44.3%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
51.7%
Born in Sparta
95.99%
Native Born
4.01%
Foreign Born
2.4%
Non Citizen
1.62%
Naturalized
95.99% of Sparta residents were born in the United States, with 51.7% having been born in North Carolina. 2.4% 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 | 2,018 | 21 | 1.05% |
| 2028 | 1,997 | 21 | 1.06% |
| 2027 | 1,976 | 20 | 1.02% |
| 2026 | 1,956 | 21 | 1.09% |
| 2025 | 1,935 | 21 | 1.1% |
| 2024 | 1,914 | 20 | 1.06% |
| 2023 | 1,894 | 20 | 1.07% |
| 2022 | 1,874 | 14 | 0.75% |
| 2021 | 1,860 | 28 | 1.53% |
| 2020 | 1,832 | 116 | 6.76% |
| 2019 | 1,716 | -13 | -0.75% |
| 2018 | 1,729 | 20 | 1.17% |
| 2017 | 1,709 | 9 | 0.53% |
| 2016 | 1,700 | 10 | 0.59% |
| 2015 | 1,690 | -6 | -0.35% |
| 2014 | 1,696 | -4 | -0.24% |
| 2013 | 1,700 | -7 | -0.41% |
| 2012 | 1,707 | -12 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 1,719 | -20 | -1.15% |
| 2010 | 1,739 | 0 | 0% |