Sparta
City in White County, Tennessee
Sparta is a city in White County, Tennessee, with 4,998 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 922 ft (281 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bon Air, 5.7 miles E.
- 4,998residents (2020 Census)
- 922 ftelevation · 281 m
- 6.7 sq miland area · 17.4 km²
- 743 / sq mipopulation density
- 38583ZIP code
About Sparta
Sparta is a city in and the county seat of White County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 5,001 in 2020.
The Calfkiller River flows through the city. Seven sites in Sparta are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Living in Sparta
- Median household income
- $50,080
- Median home value
- $217,000
- Median rent
- $731/mo
- Median age
- 46.8
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Sparta had 4,998 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,998 |
|---|---|
| Density | 743 per sq mi (287 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sparta at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | White County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,998 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.72 sq mi (17.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.9347° N, 85.4726° W |
| ZIP code | 38583 |
| Official website | spartatn.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4770180 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sparta
- Bon Air5.7 mi E
- Doyle5.9 mi S
- Spencer13.5 mi S
- Cookeville14.8 mi N
- Pleasant Hill15.4 mi E
- Mayland16.7 mi NE
- Baxter17.6 mi NW
- Algood18.4 mi N
- Monterey18.6 mi NE
- Smithville19.6 mi W
- Lake Tansi23.5 mi E
- McMinnville24.4 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Sparta
What county is Sparta in?
Sparta is in White County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Sparta, TN?
4,998 people lived in Sparta at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sparta, TN?
The ZIP code of Sparta is 38583.
What is the elevation of Sparta?
922 feet (281 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sparta?
Bon Air (5.7 mi), Doyle (5.9 mi), Spencer (13.5 mi), Cookeville (14.8 mi), Pleasant Hill (15.4 mi).
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