Sparta, Illinois

Sparta: City in Randolph County, Illinois

About

Sparta is a city located in the county of Randolph in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,302 and a population density of 376 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,202 inhabitants.

Sparta locator map
Location of Sparta on Illinois map.

Quick Facts about Sparta

Population : 4,202 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Illinois (United States)
County : Randolph County
Postal code : 62286
Phone Area Codes : 618
Area : 11.43 km2
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 14:50:35 (30th October 2024)
Density : 368 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -2.38% (2010-2020)
First National Bank in Sparta image
First National Bank in Sparta
First National Bank in Sparta image

Geography

Sparta is located at 38°7'23"N 89°42'6"W (38.1231100, -89.7017700).

Sparta map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Sparta decreased by 2.38% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 4,302 - census
2011 4,293 -0.21% estimation process
2012 4,305 0.28% estimation process
2013 4,361 1.28% estimation process
2014 4,457 2.15% estimation process
2015 4,409 -1.09% estimation process
2016 4,372 -0.85% estimation process
2017 4,349 -0.53% estimation process
2018 4,334 -0.35% estimation process
2019 4,266 -1.59% estimation process
2020 4,202 -1.52% estimation process

Sparta zip code is 62286. County name: Randolph, County fips: 17157

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People born in Sparta (7)

People born in Sparta, including baseball player Earle Gardner, football player John Wittenborn, opera singer Brian Downen, .

List

  • Nada Rowand (actress) she was born in 30/11/1936
  • Darius Jackson (American-football player (1993-)) he was born in 01/12/1993
  • George Mitchell (American Negro league pitcher in the 1920s) he was born in 31/03/1900
  • Robert Mitchell (American Negro league catcher in the 1920s) he was born in 31/03/1900

Schools in Sparta

College & universities near Sparta, IL

Code Name City ZIP
417442 Career Center of Southern Illinois Red Bud (IL) 62278
483911 Creative Touch Cosmetology School Waterloo (IL) 62298-1609
143215 Southwestern Illinois College Belleville (IL) 62221-5899

Stations (9)

Amtrak & bus stations near Sparta, IL

Code Name Address Type
DQN Du Quoin 20 North Chestnut St. RAIL
CDL Carbondale station 401 South Illinois St. RAIL
CEN Centralia station 108 East Broadway RAIL
MVI Mt. Vernon, IL 102 Potomac Boulevard BUS
STL Gateway Transportation Center 551 South 16th St. RAIL

Post offices near Sparta

Post Office Name City ZIP
Sparta Post Office Sparta (IL) 62286
Tilden Post Office Tilden (IL) 62292
Coultervill Post Office Coulterville (IL) 62237
Steelevill Post Office Steeleville (IL) 62288
Baldwin Post Office Baldwin (IL) 62217

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  • 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 , Wisconsin city in and county seat of Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 3,290 people.
  • Sparta , Indiana unincorporated community in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States with a population of 2,992 people.
  • Sparta , Missouri city in Christian County, Missouri with a population of 2,076 people.
  • Sparta , Missouri city in Christian County, Missouri with a population of 1,792 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.
  • Sparta , New York town in Livingston County, New York, United States with a population of 1,545 people.
  • Sparta , Georgia town in and the county seat of Hancock County, Georgia, United States with a population of 1,220 people.
  • Sparta , Minnesota township in Chippewa County, Minnesota with a population of 742 people.
  • Sparta , Kentucky city in Gallatin and Owen counites in Kentucky, United States with a population of 273 people.
  • Sparta , Ohio village in Marrow County, Ohio, United States with a population of 160 people.
  • Sparta , Nebraska human settlement in United States of America with a population of 88 people.

Other cities in Randolph County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Randolph County , IL. (more)

City Name Population Title
Bremen 106,197 A village in Ford County, Illinois.
Campton 11,063 Township in Kane County, Illinois
Chester 8,145 City in Illinois
Randolph 4,394 City in Illinois, United States
Red Bud 3,442 City in Randolph County, Illinois, United States
Steeleville 1,890 Village in Illinois, United States
Eden 1,358 Unincorporated settlement in Randolph County in southern Illinois, USA
Preston 1,203 Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
Percy 910 City in Illinois, United States of America
Coulterville 880 City in Illinois, United States of America
Tilden 827 Town in Illinois, United States
Evansville 631 Village in Illinois
Blair 602 Place in Illinois, United States
Prairie du Rocher 548 City in Illinois, United States of America
Ellis Grove 345 City in Illinois, United States of America
Baldwin 335 Village in Randolph County, Illinois, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Sparta distances to largest Illinois cities