Sparta, GA

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Sparta

Neighborhood

Hancock, GA

Springfield / Shoulderbone

Rockville / Oconee Springs

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Sparta

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

6.6%

Households with Children

43.9%

School Enrollment K-12

263

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 2.5%
School Age (5-17): 22.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 26.8%
Working Age (35-54): 22.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 7.4%
Seniors (65+): 18.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 11.9%
High School / GED: 51.8%
Some College or Associate's: 29.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 6.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 23.5%
Single Parents: 20.3%
Couples & Adults: 20.6%
Living Alone: 35.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
Asian: 1.4%
Black or African American: 89.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 21.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 78.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 84.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 15.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 89.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 8.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 98.6%
Spanish: 0.0%
European & Indo-European: 1.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 5.0%
Elementary (1-4): 11.9%
Middle School (5-8): 0.0%
High School (9-12): 8.2%
College / Graduate: 8.2%
Not Enrolled: 66.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources