Sparta Sussex County, New Jersey
Sparta: Township of New Jersey
About
Sparta is a township located in the county of Sussex in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 19,722 and a population density of 195 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 18,598 inhabitants.
The township was created 177 years ago in 1845.
Sparta Quick Facts
| Population : | 18,598 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Sussex County |
| Postal code : | 07871 |
| Area : | 100.92 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,034 feet / 620 meters |
| Establishment : | April 04, 1845 (177 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 23:53:38 (23rd May 2022) |
| Density : | 184 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.04% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sparta is located at 41°2'0"N 74°38'19"W (41.0334300, -74.6384900). It has 4 neighbors: Jefferson, Franklin Furnace, Hopatcong and Lafayette.
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- Official Website
Official website of Sparta
Sparta has 4 neighbours.
- Jefferson township in Morris County, New Jersey
- Franklin Furnace borough in Sussex Co., New Jersey US
- Hopatcong borough in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States
- Lafayette township in Sussex County, New Jersey
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Sparta decreased by 6.04% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 19,722 | - | census |
| 2011 | 19,554 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 19,418 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 19,253 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 19,113 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,925 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,806 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,705 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 18,625 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,575 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 18,598 | 0.12% | estimation process |
People born in Sparta (5)
People born in Sparta, including MMA fighter, born 1983 Jim Miller, mixed martial artist Dan Miller, American-football player Sean Maguire, .
List
- Anaïs Rizzo (American model) she was born in 24/09/1995
- Bryce Lebel (American soccer player) he was born in 19/07/2002
Schools in Sparta
College & universities near Sparta, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 247603 | Sussex County Community College | Newton (NJ) | 07860 |
Stations (17)
Amtrak & bus stations near Sparta, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
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- 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 , 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 Sussex County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Sussex County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hopatcong Hills | 16,267 | City in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Hopatcong | 14,145 | Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Wantage | 10,899 | Township of New Jersey |
| Lake Mohawk | 9,916 | City in Byram Township, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Newton | 7,977 | Town in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Highland Lake | 4,933 | Town |
| Stillwater | 3,855 | Township of New Jersey |
| Montague | 3,630 | Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Stanhope | 3,288 | Borough of New Jersey |
| Fredon | 3,145 | Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, USA |
| Hamburg | 3,121 | Borough of New Jersey |
| Lafayette | 2,352 | Township in Sussex County, New Jersey |
| Ogdensburg | 2,245 | Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey |
| Sussex | 1,979 | Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey |
| Vernon Valley | 1,626 | Census designated place |
| Crandon Lakes | 1,178 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Sparta distances to largest New Jersey cities
