Sparta, North Carolina

Sparta: Human settlement in Alleghany County, North Carolina, United States of America

About

Sparta is a city located in the county of Alleghany in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,770 and a population density of 284 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,723 inhabitants.

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Location of Sparta on North Carolina map.

Quick Facts about Sparta

Population : 1,723 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : North Carolina (United States)
County : Alleghany County
Postal code : 28675
Phone Area Codes : 336
Area : 6.23 km2
Named for : Sparta
Altitude : 2,927 feet / 892 meters
Capital city : Sparta is capital of Alleghany County
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 13:45:46 (23rd April 2024)
Density : 277 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -2.73% (2010-2020)
Alleghany County Courthouse Sparta NC image
Alleghany County Courthouse Sparta NC
Alleghany County Courthouse Sparta NC image
Alleghany County Courthouse Sparta NC image

Geography

Sparta is located at 36°30'19"N 81°7'15"W (36.5054100, -81.1209200).

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Sparta decreased by 2.73% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,770 - census
2011 1,718 -3.03% estimation process
2012 1,707 -0.64% estimation process
2013 1,699 -0.47% estimation process
2014 1,697 -0.12% estimation process
2015 1,690 -0.41% estimation process
2016 1,699 0.53% estimation process
2017 1,706 0.41% estimation process
2018 1,725 1.1% estimation process
2019 1,723 -0.12% estimation process
2020 1,723 0% estimation process

Sparta zip code is 28675. County name: Alleghany, County fips: 37005

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1 Crouse Park

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2 Alleghany Historical Museum

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Schools in Sparta

College & universities near Sparta, NC

Code Name City ZIP
199768 Surry Community College Dobson (NC) 27017-8432

Stations (6)

Amtrak & bus stations near Sparta, NC

Code Name Address Type
WNS Winston-Salem, North Carolina 100 West 5th Street BUS
UWS Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car 601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr BUS
BLK Blacksburg, VA 291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse BUS
LEX Lexington Center St. and railroad tracks RAIL
SAL Salisbury Depot and Liberty Sts. RAIL

Post Office

Post offices near Sparta

Post Office Name City ZIP
Sparta Post Office Sparta (NC) 28675

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Distance to Other Cities

Sparta distances to largest North Carolina cities