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The City of Sparta had a population of 4,939 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Sparta is located at latitude 35.9259 and longitude -85.4641 in White County. The formal boundaries for the City of Sparta encompass a land area of 6.74 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. White County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Sparta has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Sparta is located within Commissioner District 1, a minor civil division (MCD) of White County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,939 (100%) |
| Population Density | 735 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 22 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $50,080 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,020 |
| Median Home Value | $217,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,334 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,458 (62.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 701 (30.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 175 (7.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 2,159 |
| Average Household Size | 2.14 |
| Family Households | 1,287 (59.6%) |
The table below compares Sparta to the other 504 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Tennessee by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 116 | 77th |
| Population Density | # 160 | 68th |
| Median Household Income | # 343 | 32nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 278 | 45th |
| Diversity Index | # 241 | 52nd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Tennessee Census Data Comparison Tool.
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