Sparta, Pennsylvania
Sparta: Township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania
About
Sparta is a township located in the county of Washington in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,832 and a population density of 44 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,708 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Sparta
| Population : | 1,708 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Washington County |
| Area : | 42 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 13:35:52 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 41 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.26% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sparta is located at 40°1'43"N 80°19'7"W (40.0286800, -80.3186800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Sparta decreased by 7.26% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,832 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,817 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,808 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,802 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,794 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,777 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,765 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,756 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,737 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,723 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,708 | -0.88% | estimation process |
Schools in Sparta
College & universities near Sparta, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 216667 | Washington & Jefferson College | Washington (PA) | 15301 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Sparta, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGH | Union Station | 1100 Liberty Avenue | RAIL |
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
| GNB | Greensburg | Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. | RAIL |
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
| GTV | Grantsville, MD | 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road | BUS |
Post offices near Sparta
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Prosperity Post Office | Prosperity (PA) | 15329 |
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- 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.
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- Sparta , Missouri city in Christian County, Missouri with a population of 2,076 people.
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- Sparta , North Carolina human settlement in Alleghany County, North Carolina, United States of America with a population of 1,723 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 Washington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| McMurray | 66,573 | Census-designated place in Peters Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (USA) |
| South Strabane | 9,449 | Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania |
| Canonsburg | 8,751 | Borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania |
| Maple Glen | 7,635 | City in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Donora | 4,546 | Borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania |
| Monongahela | 4,090 | City of Pennsylvania |
| Charleroi | 3,887 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Wolfdale | 2,888 | Census designated place |
| Gastonville | 2,818 | Census designated place |
| McGovern | 2,742 | Census designated place |
| Bentleyville | 2,479 | Village in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Hickory | 2,373 | Census-designated place in Mount Pleasant Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Lowhill | 2,360 | Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania |
| New Eagle | 2,079 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Buffalo | 2,011 | Township in northeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania |
| East Washington | 1,801 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Sparta distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
