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.
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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.1231,-89.7018 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 13:10:35 (10th April 2026) |
| Density | 368 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.38% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 74℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Sparta is located at 38°7'23"N 89°42'6"W (38.1231100, -89.7017700).
Sparta map
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Weather
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7-Day ForecastDemographics
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 |
Services and Civic Places in Sparta
1Sparta Municipal Building
114 W Jackson St, Sparta, IL 62286 View details
Website available
People born in Sparta (7)
People born in Sparta, including baseball player Earle Gardner, football player John Wittenborn, opera singer Brian Downen, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Sparta, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| 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 |
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to Sparta, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to 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 |
Other places with the same name (15)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Ruma | 300 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Sparta distances to largest Illinois cities