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 : | 04:35:08 (5th December 2025) |
| 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
Click "full screen" 
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
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 |
Other places with the same name (16)
- 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 , 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 , 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 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. |
