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Sparta

Tennessee · 4,925 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 $27,823. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $84,800. With a median age of 43.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,925
+7%since 2000
from 4,599 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
733 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 684 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.6
+5%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Sparta
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,823
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,775 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,827
+23%since 2000
from $15,340 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade33.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,800
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$513
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.4%
−32.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
40.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
−1%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(4,201)
Black5.3%(242)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(53)
Asian0.6%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.8%(774)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90%(4,432)
Black5.6%(275)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(91)
Asian0.5%(25)
Other2.2%(107)
Diversity Score23.5%(1,156)
Diversity Score
23
+39%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
+34%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.7% 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
17.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.5%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
54.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.9%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sparta, Tennessee?

Sparta, Tennessee has about 4,925 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sparta, Tennessee?

The typical household in Sparta, Tennessee earns about $27,823 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 $84,800, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Sparta, Tennessee?

About 11.8% 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 25.1% of people in Sparta, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sparta, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Sparta, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 244 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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