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 $44,742 with a poverty rate of 21.17%. The median age in Sparta is 44.9 years: 36.7 years for males, and 49.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sparta was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,585 | 80.99% |
| Two or more races | 229 | 11.7% |
| Black or African American | 84 | 4.29% |
| Asian | 28 | 1.43% |
| Other race | 18 | 0.92% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.66% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 897 | 2.06 | 57.4 | 42.6 |
| Non Family | 366 | 1.06 | 54.4 | 45.6 |
| Married | 302 | 2.44 | 70.2 | 29.8 |
| Female | 172 | 3.46 | 50.6 | 49.4 |
| Male | 57 | 2.28 | 29.8 | 70.2 |
2.68
Average Family Size
2.06
Average Household Size
57.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 232 | 16.6% |
| Associates Degree | 91 | 6.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 127 | 9.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 149 | 10.66% |
| High School Graduate | 429 | 30.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 77 | 5.51% |
| Some College | 293 | 20.96% |
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 | 1,051 | 877 | 165 |
| 2+ Races | 194 | 136 | 80 |
| Hispanic | 95 | 11 | 3 |
| Black | 75 | 37 | 0 |
| Asian | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Native American | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 8 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,321 | $37,143 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $23,375 | $0 | $23,375 |
| High School Graduate | $18,224 | $18,750 | $17,045 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,776 | $31,842 | $0 |
| Overall | $24,667 | $31,607 | $23,876 |
| Some College | $33,155 | $41,176 | $28,472 |
$24,667
Average Earnings
$31,607
Average Male
$23,876
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.81% of Sparta residents speak only English, while 10.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,350 | 256 | 18.96% |
| Hispanic | 274 | 105 | 38.32% |
| Black | 38 | 20 | 52.63% |
| Multiple | 229 | 20 | 8.73% |
21.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.57%
Male Poverty Rate
20%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sparta is Black, with 52.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sparta is Multiple, with 8.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 22.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.63% |
| Some College | 16.53% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 11.01% |
| Male Employed | 10.47% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,950 | $54,066 |
| Households | $38,542 | $44,742 |
| Married Families | $58,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,411 | $29,829 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.6%
Male Marriage Rate
39.3%
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
123
Number of Veterans
118
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 47 |
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 38 |
| 55 to 64 | 37 |
| 75+ | 29 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 121 | 9.85% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 1.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.3%
Labor Force Participation
44.7%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
51.2%
Born in Sparta
95.55%
Native Born
4.45%
Foreign Born
2.1%
Non Citizen
2.35%
Naturalized
95.55% of Sparta residents were born in the United States, with 51.2% having been born in North Carolina. 2.1% 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% |