Township 8, Sparta, NC
Living in Township 8, Sparta
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute60
Public Transit1
Affordability96
Public Safety85
Airports20
Hospitals29
Colleges33
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools7
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.5kPopulation+38 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated
61%Family Households-17% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years28%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black33%
Caucasian63%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Education
Less than high school26%
High school graduate32%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$328 (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector72%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office26%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$88kMedian Home Value+$24k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$478Median Monthly Rent+$67 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached36%
Mobile home63%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199934%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity73%
LP gas26%
Utility gas1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Township 8, Sparta
United States45
North Carolina20
Rocky Mount Metro Area11
Edgecombe County15
Property Crime in Township 8, Sparta
United States48
North Carolina30
Rocky Mount Metro Area12
Edgecombe County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump48%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 44 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Township 8, Sparta
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding45
Tornado23
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Township 8, Sparta, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Township 8, Sparta, NC
The Oakwood School
14 miles, SE
1st United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten
16 miles, NW
Calvary Christian Academy
16 miles, SE
Third Street Academy
17 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Township 8, Sparta, NC
East Carolina University
18 miles, SE
Barton College
18 miles, W
North Carolina Wesleyan College
19 miles, NW
University of Mount Olive
48 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Township 8, Sparta, NC
Vidant Edgecombe Hospital
9 miles, N
Vidant Medical Center
17 miles, SE
Nash General Hospital
19 miles, NW
Wilson Medical Center
20 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Township 8, Sparta, NC
Pitt-Greenville Airport
16 miles, SE
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
58 miles, SE
Albert J Ellis Airport
66 miles, S
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
67 miles, W