Sparta, Georgia Population 2022
Sparta is a city located in Hancock County Georgia. Sparta has a 2020 population of 1,215. It is also the county seat of Hancock County. Sparta is currently declining at a rate of -0.41% annually and its population has decreased by -12.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,391 in 2010.
The average household income in Sparta is $48,149 with a poverty rate of 36.23%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $560 per month, and the median house value is $62,800. The median age in Sparta is 44.6 years, 56 years for males, and 40.8 years for females.
Sparta Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Spartawas:
- Black or African American: 88.55%
- White: 9.83%
- Asian: 1.62%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,531 | 88.55% |
| White | 170 | 9.83% |
| Asian | 28 | 1.62% |
Sparta Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 669 | 2.49 | 54.7 |
| Non Family | 250 | 1.17 | 58 |
| Female | 244 | 3.66 | 27.9 |
| Married | 165 | 2.8 | 89.1 |
| Male | 10 | 1.8 | 60 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 104 | 9.16% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 213 | 18.77% |
| High School Graduate | 442 | 38.94% |
| Some College | 211 | 18.59% |
| Associates Degree | 47 | 4.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 77 | 6.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 41 | 3.61% |
Sparta Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 956 | 647 | 99 |
| White | 170 | 162 | 19 |
| Asian | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 11.18%.
Sparta Language by Age
Sparta Language
99.45% of Sparta residents speak only English, while 0.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.55% of the population.
Sparta Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,477 | 566 | 38.32% |
| White | 151 | 34 | 22.52% |
| Other | NaN% |
36.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.81%
Male Poverty Rate
39.14%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Sparta
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sparta is Black, with 38.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sparta is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.96%.
Sparta Marital Status
Marriage Rates
31.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.8%
Male Marriage Rate
28.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Sparta Married by Age and Sex
Sparta Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Sparta Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 30 | 2.96% |
| White | 9 | 5.29% |
Sparta Veterans by Education
12.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
41.5%
Labor Force Participation
37.1%
Employment Rate
10.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
85.02%
Born in Sparta
98.03%
Native Born
1.97%
Foreign Born
1.97%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.03% of Sparta residents were born in the United States, with 85.02% having been born in Georgia. 1.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,215 | -5 | -0.41% |
| 2021 | 1,220 | -5 | -0.41% |
| 2020 | 1,225 | -5 | -0.41% |
| 2019 | 1,230 | -5 | -0.40% |
| 2018 | 1,235 | -14 | -1.12% |
| 2017 | 1,249 | -18 | -1.42% |
| 2016 | 1,267 | -19 | -1.48% |
| 2015 | 1,286 | 2 | 0.16% |
| 2014 | 1,284 | -53 | -3.96% |
| 2013 | 1,337 | -7 | -0.52% |
| 2012 | 1,344 | -16 | -1.18% |
| 2011 | 1,360 | -31 | -2.23% |
| 2010 | 1,391 | 0.00% |