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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sparta

Tennessee · 4,599 residents · 6.723 sq mi
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Sparta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,775. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $73,000. With a median age of 41.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,599
−2%since 1990
from 4,681 in 1990
1990 – 2025
684 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 696 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.4
Unchangedsince 1990
from 41.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Sparta
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,775
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,589 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,340
+65%since 1990
from $9,281 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.3%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 25.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$73,000
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$331
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $258 in 1990
US average: $602
65.2%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 64.9% in 1990
34.8% rent
3.1
+30%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(4,407)
Black5.6%(264)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(10)
Diversity Score13.8%(646)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(4,201)
Black5.3%(242)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(53)
Asian0.6%(28)
Diversity Score16.8%(774)
17
+22%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.9%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.6%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 50.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.7 min
−38%since 1990
from 17.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Sparta, Tennessee?

Sparta, Tennessee has about 4,599 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sparta, Tennessee?

The typical household in Sparta, Tennessee earns about $23,775 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sparta, Tennessee expensive?

In Sparta, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $73,000, and the typical rent is about $331 a month.

How educated are people in Sparta, Tennessee?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Sparta, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sparta, Tennessee?

About 21.3% of people in Sparta, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sparta, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Sparta, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 82 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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