Sparta City, Georgia

Sparta City, Georgia is a city of the Hancock County, Georgia, United States. In 2000, the population was 1522. In July 2008, its estimated population was 1265, giving it the 283rd largest population among Georgia. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.83 sq mi (4.74 square kilometre), it is the 386th largest in terms of geographical size.

According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 1522 residents, 617 households, and 385 families in the city. The population density was 835.4 people per square mile (322.55/kmē), giving it the 183rd most densely populated city among the Georgia. There were 725 housing units at an average density of 398.4 per square mile (153.82/kmē). The average household size was 2.44 people, and the average family size was 3.2 people. In the city the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 83.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.3 males. The median age of the city's population was 36.6 years, The median age of males and females living in Sparta City was 33.1 and 41.3 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 234 White, 1274 Black or African American, 2 American Indian, 5 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 7 from two or more races and Ohter races.

Sparta city Georgia Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Sparta city Georgia School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Sparta City Georgia GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the city was $18580, it is Georgia's 23rd poorest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $24044, it is Georgia's 40th poorest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $11403, it is Georgia's 69th poorest city by per capita income. The median income is $15592, Males have a median income of $19226 versus $12955 for females.

In 2000, 386 pupils and students, of which 54.92% are male and 45.08% are female, 25.36% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 8.03% nursery or pri school, 6.99% kindergarten, 42.75% elementary school, 26.17% high school and 16.06% College graduate school.

YearPopulation
April 2000 census1522
April 2000 Estimate1522
July 2000 Estimate1514
July 2001 Estimate1490
July 2002 Estimate1451
July 2003 Estimate1417
July 2004 Estimate1393
July 2005 Estimate1353
July 2006 Estimate1315
July 2007 Estimate1311
July 2008 Estimate1265
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school131831
Kindergarten19827
Elementary school9966165
High school4754101
College or graduate school342862
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Sparta city, Georgia$18580$24044$11403
Hancock County, Georgia$22003$27232$10916
Georgia, United States$42433$49280$21154
United States$41994$50046$21587