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Sparta, TN
City in White County, Tennessee.
Population
4,939
Land area
6.7sq mi
People per sq mi
735
ZIP codes
0
Sparta and its ZIP codes
Sparta at a glance
- Sparta is about 4.3 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,080 a year, 28% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $217,000 (24% below Tennessee) and median rent is $731 a month.
Local data for Sparta, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sparta, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,080
Poverty rate
14.3%
Median home value
$217,000
Median rent
$731/mo
Homeownership
67.5%
Bachelor's or higher
19.2%
Median age
46.8
Average commute
17.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (636), German Americans (546), Puerto Ricans (149).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for White County. PPP loans are for Sparta.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,595
7,059 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,273
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$218M
FY 2026, $7,964 per person
How people get to work
Sparta, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.8%
- Carpooled2.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 17.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sparta, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
353
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
11
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 28°F
58.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sparta, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
17.1%
U.S. 12.1% +5.0 pts
Smoking
22.7%
U.S. 12.8% +9.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.8%
U.S. 11.1% +2.7 pts
Cities near Sparta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bon AirCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 2 |
| DoyleTown | 6.1 mi | 1.2 |
| SpencerCity | 14 mi | 6.6 |
| CookevilleCity | 14 mi | 35.8 |
| Pleasant HillTown | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| MaylandCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| BaxterTown | 17 mi | 3.1 |
| AlgoodCity | 18 mi | 4.1 |
| MontereyTown | 18 mi | 3 |
| SmithvilleCity | 19 mi | 5.9 |
| Lake TansiCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 8.8 |
| McMinnvilleCity | 25 mi | 11.1 |
| CrossvilleCity | 25 mi | 20.4 |
| BowmanCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.3 |
| Dodson BranchCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 11.1 |
| DowelltownTown | 27 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sparta, TN in?
- Sparta is in White County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Sparta, TN?
- About 4,939 people live in Sparta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sparta?
- Nearby places include Bon Air (6 mi), Doyle (6.1 mi), Spencer (14 mi), Cookeville (14 mi), Pleasant Hill (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023