Sparta
City in Randolph County, Illinois
Sparta is a city in Randolph County, Illinois, with 4,095 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 482 ft (147 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tilden, 5.6 miles NE.
- 4,095residents (2020 Census)
- 482 ftelevation · 147 m
- 11.2 sq miland area · 28.9 km²
- 367 / sq mipopulation density
- 62286ZIP code
About Sparta
Sparta is a city in Randolph County, Illinois, United States. The population was 4,095 at the 2020 census. It has a total area of 11.443 square miles (29.64 km2), of which 11.17 square miles (28.93 km2) (or 97.61%) is land and 0.273 square miles (0.71 km2) (or 2.39%) is water.
The city was the principal filming location for the 1967 film In the Heat of the Night.
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Living in Sparta
- Median household income
- $52,188
- Median home value
- $111,200
- Median rent
- $762/mo
- Median age
- 41.4
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Sparta had 4,095 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,095 |
|---|---|
| Density | 367 per sq mi (142 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sparta at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Randolph County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,095 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.16 sq mi (28.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km²) |
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.1395° N, 89.7306° W |
| ZIP code | 62286 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1771448 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sparta
- Tilden5.6 mi NE
- Baldwin6.9 mi NW
- Coulterville7.5 mi NE
- Marissa8.1 mi N
- Steeleville9.8 mi SE
- Percy10.6 mi SE
- Lenzburg11.2 mi NW
- Evansville11.5 mi W
- Cutler11.5 mi SE
- Darmstadt12.4 mi N
- Willisville13.3 mi SE
- Ellis Grove13.3 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Sparta
What county is Sparta in?
Sparta is in Randolph County, Illinois.
What is the population of Sparta, IL?
4,095 people lived in Sparta at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sparta, IL?
The ZIP code of Sparta is 62286.
What is the elevation of Sparta?
482 feet (147 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sparta?
Tilden (5.6 mi), Baldwin (6.9 mi), Coulterville (7.5 mi), Marissa (8.1 mi), Steeleville (9.8 mi).
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