Sparta

City in Gallatin County, Kentucky

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Sparta is a city in Gallatin County, Kentucky, with 236 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 509 ft (155 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sanders, 3.6 miles SW.

About Sparta

Sparta is a home rule-class city in Gallatin and Owen counties in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, Sparta had a population of 236.

Sparta is home to Kentucky Speedway.

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Living in Sparta

Median household income
$51,375
Median home value
$116,700
Median rent
$1,063/mo
Median age
37
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Sparta, KY population

Sparta had 236 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census236
Density38 per sq mi (15 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Sparta at a glance

StateKentucky (KY)
CountyGallatin County
TypeCity
Population236 (2020)
Land area6.25 sq mi (16.2 km²)
Water area0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²)
Elevation509 ft (155 m)
Coordinates38.6954° N, 84.9061° W
ZIP code41086
Census code (GEOID)2172372

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Sparta

What county is Sparta in?

Sparta is in Gallatin County, Kentucky.

What is the population of Sparta, KY?

236 people lived in Sparta at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Sparta, KY?

The ZIP code of Sparta is 41086.

What is the elevation of Sparta?

509 feet (155 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Sparta?

Sanders (3.6 mi), Glencoe (4.9 mi), Florence (6.1 mi), Warsaw (6.1 mi), Ghent (8.9 mi).

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