Sparta is a city located in White County, Tennessee. Sparta has a 2025 population of 4,857. It is also the county seat of White County. Sparta is currently declining at a rate of -0.59% annually and its population has decreased by -2.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,001 in 2020.
The average household income in Sparta is $64,700 with a poverty rate of 14.44%.The median age in Sparta is 40.7 years: 38.8 years for males, and 42.6 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Sparta includes 89.16% White, 5.53% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 4,382 | 89.16% |
Black or African American | 272 | 5.53% |
Two or more races | 235 | 4.78% |
Other race | 26 | 0.53% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Sparta's average per capita income is $32,675. Household income levels show a median of $43,989. The poverty rate stands at 14.44%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $88,125 | - |
Families | $73,354 | $70,775 |
Households | $43,989 | $64,700 |
Non Families | $18,555 | $49,739 |
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