Sparta, Georgia
Sparta: town in and the county seat of Hancock County, Georgia, United States.
About
Sparta is a town located in the county of Hancock in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,400 and a population density of 296 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,220 inhabitants.
The town was created 220 years ago in 1805.
Quick Facts about Sparta
| Population | 1,220 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Georgia (United States) |
| County | Hancock County |
| Postal code | 31087 |
| Phone Area Codes | 706 |
| Area | 4.74 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.2757,-82.9763 |
| Altitude | 659 feet / 201 meters |
| Capital city | Sparta is capital of Hancock County |
| Establishment | December 05, 1805 (220 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 09:34:07 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 258 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -12.86% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 84℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Sparta is located at 33°16'33"N 82°58'35"W (33.2757000, -82.9762600).
Sparta map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 8...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Sparta decreased by 12.86% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,400 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,360 | -2.86% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,344 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,337 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,284 | -3.96% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,286 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,267 | -1.48% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,249 | -1.42% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,235 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,230 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,220 | -0.81% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Sparta
1Sparta City Hall
12912 Broad St, Sparta, GA 31087 View details
People born in Sparta (7)
People born in Sparta, including retired professional basketball John Warren, Confederate Army general Marcellus Augustus Stovall, boxer Tommy Hurricane Jackson, .
More notable people
- Pee Wee Butts (American baseball player) he was born in 27/08/1919
- Marshall Guill (American football and baseball player (1897-1931)) he was born in 20/09/1897
- Edgar R. Dawson (U.S. mechanical engineer) he was born in 22/04/1869
- John Rozier he was born in 30/10/1918
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Sparta, GA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 139861 | Georgia College & State University | Milledgeville (GA) | 31061 |
| 485111 | Georgia Military College | Milledgeville (GA) | 31061 |
| 420431 | Oconee Fall Line Technical College | Sandersville (GA) | 31082 |
Closest post offices linked to Sparta.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Sparta Post Office | Sparta (GA) | 31087 |
| Jewell Post Office | Jewell (GA) | 31045 |
| White Plain Post Office | White Plains (GA) | 30678 |
| Warthen Post Office | Warthen (GA) | 31094 |
| Mitchell Post Office | Mitchell (GA) | 30820 |
Other places with the same name (8)
- Sparta, New Jersey township of New Jersey. with a population of 18,598 people.
- Sparta, Michigan village in Kent County, Michigan. with a population of 5,321 people.
- Sparta, Tennessee city in and county seat of White County, Tennessee, United States. with a population of 4,980 people.
- Sparta, Illinois city in Randolph County, Illinois. with a population of 4,202 people.
- Sparta, Wisconsin city in and county seat of Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States. with a population of 3,290 people.
- Sparta, Missouri city in Christian County, Missouri. with a population of 2,076 people.
- Sparta, North Carolina human settlement in Alleghany County, North Carolina, United States of America. with a population of 1,723 people.
- Sparta, Pennsylvania township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. with a population of 1,708 people.
Distance to Other Cities
Sparta distances to largest Georgia cities