Sparta, Minnesota

Sparta: Township in Chippewa County, Minnesota

About

Sparta is a township located in the county of Saint Louis in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 748 and a population density of 19 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 742 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Sparta

Population : 742 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Minnesota (United States)
County : Saint Louis County
Area : 39.6 km2
Altitude : 1,027 feet / 313 meters
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 21:58:42 (21st December 2024)
Density : 19 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -0.81% (2010-2020)

Geography

Sparta is located at 47°28'3"N 92°28'39"W (47.4674300, -92.4774100).

Sparta map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Sparta decreased by 0.81% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 748 - census
2011 763 1.97% estimation process
2012 751 -1.6% estimation process
2013 751 0% estimation process
2014 752 0.13% estimation process
2015 757 0.66% estimation process
2016 754 -0.4% estimation process
2017 751 -0.4% estimation process
2018 748 -0.4% estimation process
2019 744 -0.54% estimation process
2020 742 -0.27% estimation process

Schools in Sparta

College & universities near Sparta, MN

Code Name City ZIP
173993 Mesabi Range College Virginia (MN) 55792

Stations (2)

Amtrak & bus stations near Sparta, MN

Code Name Address Type
DUU Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota 175 Kirby Student Union BUS
DUL Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota 4426 Grand Ave. BUS

Post offices near Sparta

Post Office Name City ZIP
Gilber Post Office Gilbert (MN) 55741

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Other cities in Saint Louis County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saint Louis County , MN. (more)

City Name Population Title
Hibbing 15,716 City in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States
Hermantown 9,504 City in St.
Virginia 8,299 City in St.
Chisholm 4,803 City in Minnesota, United States
Grant 4,107 City in Washington County, Minnesota
Eveleth 3,536 City in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States
Ely 3,325 City in Minnesota, United States
Proctor 3,006 City in St.
Mountain Iron 2,816 City in St.
Grand Lake 2,790 Township in St.
Lakewood 2,271 Urban township in St.
Duluth 2,121 City in Minnesota, United States; county seat of St.
Hoyt Lakes 1,927 City in St.
Gilbert 1,761 City in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States
Babbitt 1,471 City in St.
Fredenberg 1,339 Township in St.