State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
671.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.41% (-5)
Growth Since 2010
-12.86% (-180)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Sparta, Georgia Population 2021
1,220
Sparta is a city located in Hancock County Georgia. It is also the county seat of Hancock County. With a 2020 population of 1,220, it is the 286th largest city in Georgia and the 9508th largest city in the United States . Sparta is currently declining at a rate of -0.41% annually and its population has decreased by -12.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,400 in 2010. Sparta reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 2 miles, Sparta has a population density of 672 people per square mile.
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%
The current population of Sparta, Georgia is 1,220 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,230.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,400.
Sparta, Georgia Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,531 | 88.55% |
| White | 170 | 9.83% |
| Asian | 28 | 1.62% |
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Sparta Population by Race
Sparta Population Pyramid $2021
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Sparta Population by Age
Sparta Households and Families
| 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
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Sparta Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Sparta Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Sparta Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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 Educational Attainment by Race
Sparta Earnings by Educational Attainment
Sparta Language by Age
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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 Language
Sparta Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,477 | 566 | 38.32% |
| White | 151 | 34 | 22.52% |
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 White, with 22.52% 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 Poverty
Sparta Poverty Rate by Education
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
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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
Sparta Marital Status
Sparta Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 30 | 2.96% |
| White | 9 | 5.29% |
Sparta Veterans by Race
Sparta Veterans by Education
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12.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
Sparta Veterans by Education
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41.5%
Labor Force Participation
37.1%
Employment Rate
10.8%
Unemployment Rate
Sparta Employment by Age
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Sparta Employment by Race
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Sparta Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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.
Sparta Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |