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Sparta

Kentucky · 236 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 $46,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $91,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
236
+3%since 2000
from 230 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
38 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 37 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
+3%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1241812382943511990201020202024Sparta
2024272
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,173
+13%since 2000
from $16,093 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,000
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$957
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $556 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.4%
−15.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
38.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−29%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(209)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.7%(13)
Diversity Score31.5%(74)
Diversity Score
31
+132%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+5%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.4%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−73.5 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sparta, Kentucky?

Sparta, Kentucky has about 236 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sparta, Kentucky?

The typical household in Sparta, Kentucky earns about $46,250 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 $91,000, and the typical rent is about $957 a month.

How educated are people in Sparta, Kentucky?

About 9.0% 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 18.1% of people in Sparta, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sparta, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Sparta, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 93 residents, a change of about 65 percent over that period.

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

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