Sparta, PA is a small town located in Lackawanna County with a population of 2,282 and a population density of 41 people per square mile. This gives the area a charming small-town atmosphere that many residents enjoy. There are numerous local businesses to explore including Hartman's Office Furniture for office supplies, Smythe's Pharmacy for prescriptions, and The Sparta Store for general goods. Many year-round outdoor activities can be enjoyed such as golfing at Glen Oak Golf Course or skiing at Big Valley Ski Resort. Other organizations in the area include the Sparta United Methodist Church and the Rotary Club of Sparta. Lastly, local sporting events are popular in this small town with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders baseball games taking place just down the road.
The population in Sparta is 2,282. There are 55 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Sparta is 26.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Sparta is 3.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Sparta
- 53.5% are married
- 7.6% are divorced
- 42.8% are married with children
- 7.6% have children, but are single
Race in Sparta
- 98.0% are White
- 0.3% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.4% claim Other
- 0.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander