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 $68,657 with a poverty rate of 26.89%. The median age in Sparta is 36 years: 36.5 years for males, and 36 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sparta was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 167 | 78.77% |
| Other race | 35 | 16.51% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 3.3% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 1.42% |
| 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 | 82 | 2.59 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
| Non Family | 38 | 1.34 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Married | 32 | 3.28 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 11 | 4.82 | 36.4 | 63.6 |
| Male | 1 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
3.48
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
74.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 13 | 9.35% |
| Associates Degree | 9 | 6.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 23 | 16.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 7.19% |
| High School Graduate | 57 | 41.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 3.6% |
| Some College | 22 | 15.83% |
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 | 118 | 106 | 25 |
| Hispanic | 18 | 13 | 8 |
| Other Race | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.83%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 44.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,571 | $0 | $43,036 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,417 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,136 | $48,750 | $30,278 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,438 | $69,375 | $30,833 |
| Some College | $0 | $108,438 | $0 |
$33,438
Average Earnings
$69,375
Average Male
$30,833
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.56% of Sparta residents speak only English, while 12.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 35 | 30 | 85.71% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 30 | 69.77% |
| White | 159 | 27 | 16.98% |
26.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.37%
Male Poverty Rate
22.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sparta is Other, with 85.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sparta is White, with 16.98% 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 24.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.88%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 29.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 18.18% |
| High School | 7.02% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 16.67% |
| Female Employed | 15.56% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,250 | $85,330 |
| Households | $43,250 | $68,657 |
| Married Families | $86,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,111 | $41,974 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.3%
Male Marriage Rate
38.6%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
16
Number of Veterans
15
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14 | 10.37% |
| Black | 2 | 66.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
43.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.9%
Labor Force Participation
53.8%
Employment Rate
8.6%
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
77.36%
Born in Sparta
95.28%
Native Born
4.72%
Foreign Born
4.72%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
95.28% of Sparta residents were born in the United States, with 77.36% having been born in Kentucky. 4.72% 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% |