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Sparta, GA
City in Hancock County, Georgia.
Population
1,830
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,010
ZIP codes
0
Sparta and its ZIP codes
Sparta at a glance
- Sparta is about 5.3 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $56,400 (81% below Georgia) and median rent is $906 a month.
Local data for Sparta, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sparta, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
47.0%
Median home value
$56,400
Median rent
$906/mo
Homeownership
52.2%
Bachelor's or higher
6.6%
Median age
33.4
Average commute
46.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Indian Americans (25), Irish Americans (5), German Americans (3).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hancock County. PPP loans are for Sparta.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,864
1,437 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$39,071
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$65.6M
FY 2026, $7,505 per person
How people get to work
Sparta, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.0%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 46.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sparta, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
163
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 32°F
46.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sparta, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.6%
U.S. 33.3% +14.3 pts
Diabetes
27.4%
U.S. 12.1% +15.3 pts
Smoking
23.7%
U.S. 12.8% +10.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.2%
U.S. 11.1% +8.1 pts
Cities near Sparta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| White PlainsCity | 15 mi | 5.2 |
| WarthenCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| MitchellTown | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| Crooked CreekCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.2 |
| DeepstepTown | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| SiloamTown | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| CrawfordvilleCity | 20 mi | 3.1 |
| WarrentonCity | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| NorwoodCity | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| MilledgevilleCity | 20 mi | 20.3 |
| Edge HillCity | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| GibsonCity | 22 mi | 1 |
| HardwickCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 4.9 |
| SharonCity | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| SandersvilleCity | 22 mi | 12.6 |
| CamakTown | 22 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sparta, GA in?
- Sparta is in Hancock County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Sparta, GA?
- About 1,830 people live in Sparta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sparta?
- Nearby places include White Plains (15 mi), Warthen (15 mi), Mitchell (16 mi), Crooked Creek (17 mi), Deepstep (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023