Sparta, KY population by race
The table below shows Sparta's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 218 | 77.58% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 2.14% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 37 | 13.17% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 20 | 7.12% |
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Sparta population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Sparta has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Sparta's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Sparta population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 77.58% are white, 2.14% are Black or African American, 13.17% are some other race and 7.12% are multiracial.
Sparta 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Sparta is White with a population of 218 (77.58% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 20 (7.12% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Sparta, KY
By ethnicity, 48 (17.08% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 233 (82.92% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Sparta, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 214 (91.85% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Sparta, KY Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Sparta's Non-Hispanic population.
Sparta Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 214 | 91.85% |
| Black or African American alone | 6 | 2.58% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 13 | 5.58% |
Among the Hispanic population in Sparta, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 44 (91.67% of the total Hispanic population).
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Sparta, KY Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Sparta's Hispanic population.
Sparta Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 44 | 91.67% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 4 | 8.33% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Sparta, KY is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 17.08% of Sparta population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Sparta, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 44 (91.67% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Sparta, KY have?
Sparta, KY has 6 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 2.14% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Sparta is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Sparta, KY?
With 82.92% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Sparta.
That being said, with a 13.17% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Sparta.
What is the majority race in Sparta, KY?
With a population of 218 (77.58% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Sparta.
Some other races are second largest race in Sparta, with 13.17% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
