Sparta, Georgia
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Sparta is a city located in Hancock County, Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,522. The city is the county seat of Hancock CountyTemplate:GR.
Geography
Image:GAMap-doton-Sparta.PNG Sparta is located at 33°16'38" North, 82°58'17" West (33.277269, -82.971467)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.7 km² (1.8 mi²). 4.7 km² (1.8 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 1,522 people, 617 households, and 385 families residing in the city. The population density was 322.9/km² (835.4/mi²). There were 725 housing units at an average density of 153.8/km² (397.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 15.37% White, 83.71% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.46% from two or more races. 0.72% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 617 households out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 25.4% were married couples living together, 31.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.6% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.20.
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 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 83.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $18,580, and the median income for a family was $24,044. Males had a median income of $21,375 versus $17,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,403. 34.8% of the population and 31.8% of families were below the poverty line. 46.2% of those under the age of 18 and 38.4% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.