Sparta, Illinois is a small town located in Randolph County. The population of Sparta is 6,243 people and the population density is 55 people per square mile. Sparta has many local businesses and organizations that make it an enjoyable place to live. Some popular businesses include the Wanda Diner, Olde Tyme Pizza, and the Sparta Shopping Center. Year-round outdoor activities in Sparta are plentiful due to its location near two state parks: Carlyle Lake State Park and Kaskaskia River State Fish & Wildlife Area. Local sporting events like softball tournaments are held at Zachary T. Woodard Sports Complex and baseball tournaments at City Park. Other organizations such as the Sparta Historical Society, the Sparta Chamber of Commerce, and the Friends of Randolph County Museum all work together to provide exciting attractions for visitors and locals alike.
The population in Sparta (zip 62286) is 6,243. There are 58 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Sparta (zip 62286) is 42.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Sparta (zip 62286) is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Sparta (zip 62286)
- 55.9% are married
- 13.7% are divorced
- 15.0% are married with children
- 23.1% have children, but are single
Race in Sparta (zip 62286)
- 84.6% are White
- 12.7% are Black
- 1.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 0.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander