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Sparta

North Carolina · 1,770 residents · 2.349 sq mi
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Sparta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,071. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $114,100. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 43% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,770
−3%since 2000
from 1,817 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
754 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 774 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
−2%since 2000
from 44.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Sparta
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,071
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,474 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,518
+30%since 2000
from $14,237 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.515
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,100
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$499
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $332 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.9%
−29.6 ptssince 2000
from 55.5% in 2000
48.1% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+28%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(1,615)
Black2%(36)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(140)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.7%(430)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(1,417)
Black2.7%(48)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(260)
Asian1%(17)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score39.5%(699)
Diversity Score
40
+67%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.1%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+56%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
21.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.3%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
57.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sparta, North Carolina?

Sparta, North Carolina has about 1,770 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sparta, North Carolina?

The typical household in Sparta, North Carolina earns about $26,071 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 $114,100, and the typical rent is about $499 a month.

How educated are people in Sparta, North Carolina?

About 11.3% 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 29.5% 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 187 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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