Sparta, IL is a small town located in Randolph County with a population of 4,008 people. With 376 people per square mile, the town has ample space for outdoor activities and local businesses. Some of these include the Sparta Family Aquatic Center – open from Memorial Day to Labor Day – and the Sparta Old Town Hall Museum. For those looking for some outdoor activities year-round, there are local parks such as Snyders Park and Robinson Park that offer family-friendly events and activities throughout the year. The Sparta Bulldogs are a popular local sports team that many folks come out to cheer on during their games. In addition, various organizations in the area promote community events throughout the year such as Sparta Lions Club’s annual parade in October and the Randolph County fair hosted by the Farmer City/Sparta Jaycees every July.
The population in Sparta is 4,008. There are 359 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Sparta is 37.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Sparta is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Sparta
- 54.7% are married
- 11.6% are divorced
- 16.7% are married with children
- 18.6% have children, but are single
Race in Sparta
- 78.8% are White
- 17.9% are Black
- 1.4% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 0.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander