Sparta, NC

Sparta, North Carolina

Sparta, North Carolina, in Alleghany county, is 56 miles NW of Winston-Salem, North Carolina (center to center) and 89 miles N of Charlotte, North Carolina. As of the year 2000 census, 1,817 people lived in Sparta.

The People and Families of Sparta

In Sparta, about 43% of adults are married. Sparta is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the town; the town has more single adults than most places of its size.

In Sparta, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in the town, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sparta had a median family income of $37,596.

Political Inclinations

Sparta residents donated more money ($500) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the town.

Crime and Safety

A low crime rate is one of the plusses in Sparta.

Sparta Housing

An estimated 58% of living spaces in Sparta are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the town. Living alone is quite feasible in Sparta, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, the town offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Sparta compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Sparta, 96% of commuters drive to work. Public transportation is used by many people in the town. You might spend less time in the car if you live in Sparta; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

Sparta strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 5%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 6%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 7%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 12%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 14%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Sparta, NC

Comparing Sparta to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Sparta Almanac

Sparta Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Sparta Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Sparta residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Sparta, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Sparta Hospitals

ALLEGHANY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
617 DOCTORS STREET
(336) 372-5511
Emergency Service: Yes

Sparta High Schools (2004)

ALLEGHANY HIGH
404 TROJAN AVENUE
336-372-4554
Serves 411 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10

Sparta Colleges

(List of All North Carolina Colleges)

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