Sparta, GA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Sparta, Georgia Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
1,729
Unemployment
10.8%
Poverty
36.2%
Median Home
$62,800
Median Income
$27,524
Median Rent
$560
Sparta SnackAbility
3
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
3/10
Housing
3
Affordability
7
Diversity
6
Safety
6
Amenities
5
Education
4
Commute
8.5
Rankings for Sparta in Georgia
Map Of Sparta, GA
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Population over time in Sparta
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,729 | -6.7% |
| 2018 | 1,854 | 22.3% |
| 2017 | 1,516 | -13.0% |
| 2016 | 1,743 | 15.0% |
| 2015 | 1,515 | -28.0% |
| 2014 | 2,103 | -5.7% |
| 2013 | 2,231 | -8.4% |
| 2012 | 2,436 | 58.9% |
| 2011 | 1,533 | -7.4% |
| 2010 | 1,656 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Sparta
| Race | Sparta | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9.8% | 52.7% | 60.7% |
| African American | 88.5% | 31.2% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 3.9% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.0% | 9.5% | 18.0% |
Gender in Sparta
| Gender | Sparta | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 59.4% | 51.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 40.6% | 48.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Sparta for adults over 25
| Education | Sparta | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 19.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 39.0% | 28.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Sparta, Georgia
| Income | Sparta | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 15.4% | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 14.2% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 19.7% | 9.4% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 23.6% | 9.6% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.6% | 12.9% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.0% | 17.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5.4% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1.6% | 14.2% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.5% | 5.8% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.9% | 6.5% | 7.7% |
