Sparta
Sparta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,474. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $76,600. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 43% less than the North Carolina median.
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How many people live in Sparta, North Carolina?
Sparta, North Carolina has about 1,817 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Sparta, North Carolina?
The typical household in Sparta, North Carolina earns about $22,474 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Sparta, North Carolina expensive?
In Sparta, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $76,600, and the typical rent is about $332 a month.
How educated are people in Sparta, North Carolina?
About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sparta, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Sparta, North Carolina?
About 18.3% of people in Sparta, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
Has Sparta, North Carolina grown since 1990?
Yes, Sparta, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 140 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024