Sparta, TN Demographics

A map of Sparta's Population by Race

Sparta, Tennessee had a population of 4,998 in 2020. It was 84.9% White, 4.7% Black, 1.1% Asian, 4.1% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Sparta, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Sparta is the 116th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Sparta's White Population

4,244 residents of Sparta identify as White, or 84.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Sparta larger than the White share of the population of Tennessee (70.9% White). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Sparta is ranked #338 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Sparta is more White than neighboring Cookeville (78.4% White). Sparta is less White than neighboring Doyle (90.9% White), Bon Air (93.7% White), and Spencer (95.5% White).

Sparta's Black Population

234 residents of Sparta identify as Black, or 4.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Sparta slightly less than the Black share of the population of Tennessee (15.7% Black). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Sparta is ranked #158 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Sparta is more Black than neighboring Doyle (0.8% Black), Bon Air (0% Black), Spencer (0.4% Black), and Algood (3% Black). Sparta is less Black than neighboring Cookeville (4.8% Black).

Sparta's Asian Population

56 residents of Sparta identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Sparta roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Tennessee (1.9% Asian). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Sparta is ranked #97 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Sparta is more Asian than neighboring Doyle (0.8% Asian), Bon Air (0% Asian), and Spencer (0.1% Asian). Sparta is less Asian than neighboring Cookeville (2.3% Asian), and Algood (1.7% Asian).

Sparta's Hispanic Population

205 residents of Sparta identify as Hispanic, or 4.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Sparta roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Tennessee (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Sparta is ranked #145 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Sparta is more Hispanic than neighboring Doyle (3% Hispanic), Bon Air (1.6% Hispanic), and Spencer (1.6% Hispanic). Sparta is less Hispanic than neighboring Cookeville (9.9% Hispanic), and Algood (4.9% Hispanic).

Sparta's Native American/Other Population

40 residents of Sparta identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Sparta roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Tennessee (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Sparta is ranked #102 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Sparta is more Native American/Other than neighboring Doyle (0.4% Native American/Other), Bon Air (0.7% Native American/Other), Spencer (0.3% Native American/Other), Cookeville (0.4% Native American/Other), and Algood (0.5% Native American/Other).

Sparta's Multiracial Population

219 residents of Sparta identify as Multiracial, or 4.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Sparta roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Tennessee (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Sparta is ranked #149 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Sparta is more Multiracial than neighboring Doyle (4.1% Multiracial), Bon Air (4% Multiracial), Spencer (2.1% Multiracial), and Cookeville (4.2% Multiracial). Sparta is less Multiracial than neighboring Algood (4.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.