Sparta, KY population by race
The table below shows Sparta's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 167 | 78.77% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 1.42% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 35 | 16.51% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 7 | 3.30% |
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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): 78.77% are white, 1.42% are Black or African American, 16.51% are some other race and 3.30% 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 167 (78.77% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 7 (3.30% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Sparta, KY
By ethnicity, 43 (20.28% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 169 (79.72% 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 159 (94.08% 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 | 159 | 94.08% |
| Black or African American alone | 3 | 1.78% |
| 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) | 7 | 4.14% |
Among the Hispanic population in Sparta, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 40 (93.02% 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 | 40 | 93.02% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 3 | 6.98% |
| 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, 20.28% 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 40 (93.02% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Sparta, KY have?
Sparta, KY has 3 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.42% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Sparta is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Sparta, KY?
With 79.72% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Sparta.
That being said, with a 16.51% 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 167 (78.77% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Sparta.
Some other races are second largest race in Sparta, with 16.51% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
