Sparta, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Alleghany County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,957
Population
833/sq mi density
$38,542
Median Income
$21,254 per capita
$215,800
Home Value
$250,054 Zillow
$583
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
992
Violent Crime/100K
2,559 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$38,542 median income, 3.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$215,800 home value, $583/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
992 violent crimes/100K (161% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,957
Census 2023
Population Density
833
per square mile
Land Area
2.4
square miles (6.1 km²)
Median Age
44.9 yrs
15% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 4.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 14% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.4% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
81%
Black
4.3%
Hispanic
14%
Asian
1.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 89.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 9.6% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
89.8%
Spanish
9.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
4.4%
Veterans
7.9%
32% above US avg (6%)
Disability
17.9%
38% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
82.2%
10% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
17.8%
107% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.515
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,957 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 833 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 44.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.1% |
| Female | 53.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
Language
| English Only | 89.8% |
| Spanish | 9.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 4.4% |
| Veterans | 7.9% |
| Disability | 17.9% |
| Health Insurance | 82.2% |
| Uninsured | 17.8% |
| Broadband Access | 79.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.515 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 9, Nonmetro / Rural |