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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Sparta

Kentucky · 143 residents · 6.248 sq mi
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Sparta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,219. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 87 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $25,000. The poverty rate of 29.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

143
−38%vs 2000
vs 230 in 2000
1990 – 2025
23 / sq mi
−38%vs 2000
vs 37 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.9
+2%vs 2000
vs 34.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1241812382943511990201020202024Sparta
2024272
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,219
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,083 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,602
−22%vs 2000
vs $16,093 in 2000
US average: $14,340
29.4%
+19.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$25,000
−56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $74,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$225
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $556 in 2000
US average: $450
87.0%
+9.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.3% in 2000
13.0% rent
1.8
−36%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(216)
Black3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.6%(31)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(143)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
42.7%
−24.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Sparta, Kentucky?

Sparta, Kentucky has about 143 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Sparta, Kentucky?

The typical household in Sparta, Kentucky earns about $14,219 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sparta, Kentucky expensive?

In Sparta, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $25,000, and the typical rent is about $225 a month.

How educated are people in Sparta, Kentucky?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sparta, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sparta, Kentucky?

About 29.4% of people in Sparta, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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

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