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 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:16:16 (26th April 2024) |
| Density : | 368 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.38% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sparta is located at 38°7'23"N 89°42'6"W (38.1231100, -89.7017700).
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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 |
Other Places in Sparta
1 Sparta Municipal Building
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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 |
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
