CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Sparta

Georgia · 1,357 residents · 1.811 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Sparta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,873. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $65,700. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 61% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,357
−11%since 2000
from 1,522 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
749 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 840 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.0
+34%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Sparta
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,873
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,580 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$18,122
+59%since 2000
from $11,403 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
42.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 34.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$577
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $222 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
47.1% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+20%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2023
RELATED:See current rent listings in Sparta on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic15.2%(231)
Black83.2%(1,266)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(11)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.6%(526)
2020
White, non-Hispanic13.9%(189)
Black82.2%(1,116)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(11)
Asian1.7%(23)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score35.6%(484)
Diversity Score
36
+3%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+25%since 2000
from 25.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−13.8 ptssince 2011
from 22.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 51.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.5%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
60.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.8%
−60.4 ptssince 2013
from 78.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Sparta

Southport
Pop 873
Century
Pop 1,799
Jennings
Pop 766
Gretna
Pop 1,296
Places similar to Sparta
Head to head

Compare Sparta to nearby cities

SPARTA VS
Milledgeville
Income$41,616+74%
Home value$193,100+194%
Population16,835+1173%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SPARTA VS
Grovetown
Income$85,660+259%
Home value$254,300+287%
Population17,939+1257%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SPARTA VS
Dublin
Income$42,988+80%
Home value$181,300+176%
Population16,565+1153%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SPARTA VS
Athens
Income$52,974+122%
Home value$299,200+355%
Population128,612+9629%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Sparta, Georgia?

Sparta, Georgia has about 1,357 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sparta, Georgia?

The typical household in Sparta, Georgia earns about $23,873 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sparta, Georgia expensive?

In Sparta, Georgia, the median home is worth about $65,700, and the typical rent is about $577 a month.

How educated are people in Sparta, Georgia?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Sparta, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sparta, Georgia?

About 42.4% of people in Sparta, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sparta, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Sparta, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 353 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Georgia
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Sparta with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →