Sparta, Michigan
Sparta: Village in Kent County, Michigan
About
Sparta is a village located in the county of Kent in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,140 and a population density of 647 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,321 inhabitants.
The village was created 178 years ago in 1845.
Quick Facts about Sparta
| Population : | 5,321 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Kent County |
| Postal code : | 49345 |
| Area : | 6.4 km2 |
| Altitude : | 797 feet / 243 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1846 (178 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 01:53:05 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 832 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 22.2% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sparta is located at 43°9'39"N 85°42'36"W (43.1608600, -85.7100400).
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Official website of Sparta
Demographics
The population of Sparta increased by 22.2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,140 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,167 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,209 | 1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,245 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,278 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,315 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,347 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,353 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,362 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,399 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,321 | 17.33% | estimation process |
Sparta zip code is 49345.
County name: Kent, County
fips: 26081
People born in Sparta (4)
People born in Sparta, including actress Vivian Martin, designer Don Albinson, photographer Avery E. Field, .
List
- Virginia Walcott Beauchamp (american educator and writer (1920-2019)) she was born in 28/06/1920
Schools in Sparta
College & universities near Sparta, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 169284 | Empire Beauty School-Michigan | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49544 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Sparta, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RKF | Rockford, Michigan | US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE | BUS |
| GRR | Vernon J. Ehlers Station | 431 Wealthy St. SW | RAIL |
| HWC | Howard City, Michigan | 130 North Ensley St. | BUS |
| HOM | Holland station | 171 Lincoln Ave. | RAIL |
| BGP | Big Rapids, Michigan | 14342 Northland Dr. | BUS |
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Other cities in Kent County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kent County , MI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | 200,031 | The second most populous city in Michigan. |
| Wyoming | 76,628 | A city in Kent County, Michigan. |
| Kentwood | 51,719 | Town of the United States |
| Forest Hills | 25,867 | Neighborhood of Queens, New York City, New York, USA |
| Walker | 25,265 | City in Kent County, Michigan |
| Grandville | 15,749 | City in Kent County, Michigan |
| Ada | 14,892 | Township in Kent County, Michigan |
| Northview | 14,541 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Cutlerville | 14,370 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Alpine | 13,883 | Township in Kent County, Michigan |
| East Grand Rapids | 11,991 | City in Kent County, Michigan |
| Comstock Park | 10,088 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Rockford | 6,395 | City in Kent County, Michigan |
| Byron Center | 5,822 | Census-designated place in Kent County, Michigan |
| Ross | 4,975 | Township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan |
| Lowell | 4,196 | City in Kent County, Michigan, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Sparta distances to largest Michigan cities
