Sparta

Village in Kent County, Michigan

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Sparta is a village in Kent County, Michigan, with 4,244 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 797 ft (243 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kent City, 4.8 miles NW.

About Sparta

Sparta, officially the Village of Sparta, is a village in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,244 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Sparta Township.

Sparta is part of the Grand Rapids metropolitan area and is located about 10 miles (16 km) north of the city of Grand Rapids.

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Living in Sparta

Median household income
$60,728
Median home value
$215,400
Median rent
$983/mo
Median age
37.1
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Sparta, MI population

Sparta had 4,244 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census4,244
Density1,665 per sq mi (643 per km²)

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

Sparta at a glance

StateMichigan (MI)
CountyKent County
TypeVillage
Population4,244 (2020)
Land area2.55 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Coordinates43.1567° N, 85.7110° W
ZIP code49345
Official websitespartami.org
Census code (GEOID)2675420

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 Kent County, Michigan.

What is the population of Sparta, MI?

4,244 people lived in Sparta at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Sparta, MI?

The ZIP code of Sparta is 49345.

What is the elevation of Sparta?

797 feet (243 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Sparta?

Kent City (4.8 mi), Casnovia (6.3 mi), Comstock Park (8.0 mi), Rockford (8.0 mi), Cedar Springs (9.0 mi).

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