Sparta is a city located in White County Tennessee. Sparta has a 2024 population of 4,886. It is also the county seat of White County. Sparta is currently declining at a rate of -0.59% annually and its population has decreased by -2.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,001 in 2020.
The average household income in Sparta is $57,522 with a poverty rate of 17.74%. The median age in Sparta is 38.7 years: 38.1 years for males, and 41.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sparta was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,257 | 86% |
| Two or more races | 307 | 6.2% |
| Black or African American | 292 | 5.9% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.95% |
| Other race | 47 | 0.95% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 1,988 | 2.32 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Married | 877 | 2.96 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Non Family | 695 | 1.14 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Female | 352 | 3.06 | 31.5 | 68.5 |
| Male | 64 | 2.2 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
62.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 306 | 8.73% |
| Associates Degree | 183 | 5.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 363 | 10.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 173 | 4.94% |
| High School Graduate | 1,522 | 43.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 186 | 5.31% |
| Some College | 771 | 22% |
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 | 3,216 | 2,765 | 514 |
| Black | 176 | 150 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 70 | 55 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 61 | 49 | 5 |
| Asian | 35 | 35 | 17 |
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 48.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,037 | $48,512 | $36,644 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $112,576 |
| High School Graduate | $22,566 | $43,750 | $19,298 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,109 | $30,282 | $26,094 |
| Overall | $27,215 | $30,827 | $26,335 |
| Some College | $26,607 | $0 | $30,957 |
$27,215
Average Earnings
$30,827
Average Male
$26,335
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.65% of Sparta residents speak only English, while 1.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,885 | 586 | 15.08% |
| Black | 287 | 112 | 39.02% |
| Multiple | 307 | 86 | 28.01% |
| Hispanic | 228 | 47 | 20.61% |
17.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.85%
Male Poverty Rate
18.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sparta is Black, with 39.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sparta is White, with 15.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.48% |
| Some College | 18.15% |
| High School | 16.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 84.62% |
| Female Unemployed | 36.73% |
| Female Employed | 13.4% |
| Male Employed | 5.16% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,638 | $67,363 |
| Households | $42,670 | $57,522 |
| Married Families | $85,417 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,417 | $37,313 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.0%
Male Marriage Rate
42.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
208
Number of Veterans
194
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 106 |
| Second Gulf War | 49 |
| Korea | 31 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 85 |
| 35 to 54 | 52 |
| 55 to 64 | 40 |
| 75+ | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 203 | 5.73% |
| Black | 5 | 2.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.4%
Labor Force Participation
49.3%
Employment Rate
10.9%
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
67.54%
Born in Sparta
98.3%
Native Born
1.7%
Foreign Born
0.36%
Non Citizen
1.33%
Naturalized
98.3% of Sparta residents were born in the United States, with 67.54% having been born in Tennessee. 0.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,742 | -29 | -0.61% |
| 2028 | 4,771 | -29 | -0.6% |
| 2027 | 4,800 | -28 | -0.58% |
| 2026 | 4,828 | -29 | -0.6% |
| 2025 | 4,857 | -29 | -0.59% |
| 2024 | 4,886 | -29 | -0.59% |
| 2023 | 4,915 | 51 | 1.05% |
| 2022 | 4,864 | 5 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 4,859 | -142 | -2.84% |
| 2020 | 5,001 | 55 | 1.11% |
| 2019 | 4,946 | 3 | 0.06% |
| 2018 | 4,943 | 7 | 0.14% |
| 2017 | 4,936 | 13 | 0.26% |
| 2016 | 4,923 | 7 | 0.14% |
| 2015 | 4,916 | -58 | -1.17% |
| 2014 | 4,974 | -6 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 4,980 | 28 | 0.57% |
| 2012 | 4,952 | -30 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 4,982 | 133 | 2.74% |
| 2010 | 4,849 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,599 | -82 | -1.75% |
| 1990 | 4,681 | -183 | -3.76% |
| 1980 | 4,864 | -66 | -1.34% |
| 1970 | 4,930 | 420 | 9.31% |
| 1960 | 4,510 | 211 | 4.91% |
| 1950 | 4,299 | 1,793 | 71.55% |
| 1940 | 2,506 | -2,236 | -47.15% |