Sparta is a city located in Randolph County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,486.
The city’s claim to fame is as the location where the 1968 Academy Awards Best Picture winning film “In the Heat of the Night” was filmed.
Geography
Sparta is located at 38°7′41″ North, 89°42′22″ West (38.128152, -89.706070)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 23.8 km˛ (9.2 mi˛). 23.4 km˛ (9.0 mi˛) of it is land and 0.4 km˛ (0.2 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 1.63% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 4,486 people, 1,783 households, and 1,164 families residing in the city. The population density is 191.8/km˛ (496.6/mi˛). There are 2,014 housing units at an average density of 86.1/km˛ (223.0/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 81.39% White, 15.65% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.27% from other races, and 1.83% from two or more races. 1.36% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,783 households out of which 30.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% are married couples living together, 13.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% are non-families. 30.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.42 and the average family size is 3.01.
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West Sparta is a town located in Livingston County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,244.
The Town of West Sparta is in the south half of the county.
History
The town was formed from the Town of Sparta in 1846.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 86.6 km˛ (33.4 mi˛). 86.6 km˛ (33.4 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Canaseraga Creek, a tributary of the Genesee River, and Interstate Highway 360 pass through the town.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000,
Sparta is a city located in Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 230.
Sparta is home to Kentucky Speedway.
Geography
Sparta is located at 38°41'9" North, 84°54'26" West (38.685753, -84.907136)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.4 km˛ (5.6 mi˛). 14.4 km˛ (5.6 mi˛) of it is land and 0.18% is water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 230 people, 88 households, and 63 families residing in the city. The population density is 16.0/km˛ (41.5/mi˛). There are 108 housing units at an average density of 7.5/km˛ (19.5/mi˛). The
Sparta is a town located in Livingston County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,627.
The Town of Sparta is in the southeast part of the county.
History
The area was first settled around 1794. Sparta was established in 1789, but was diminished by the removal of land for other towns.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 71.8 km˛ (27.7 mi˛). 71.8 km˛ (27.7 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,627 people, 595
Sparta is a city located in Christian County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,144.
Geography
Sparta is located at 37°0'1" North, 93°5'0" West (37.000320, -93.083407)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.3 km˛ (0.9 mi˛). 2.3 km˛ (0.9 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,144 people, 463 households, and 324 families residing in the city. The population density is 501.9/km˛ (1,304.3/mi˛). There are 509 housing units at an average density of 223.3/km˛ (580.3/mi˛).
Sparta is a city located in Monroe County, Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 8,648.
Geography
Sparta is located at 43°56'35" North, 90°48'42" West (43.943061, -90.811818)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.3 km˛ (5.5 mi˛). 14.2 km˛ (5.5 mi˛) of it is land and 0.2 km˛ (0.1 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 1.09% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 8,648 people, 3,583 households, and 2,217 families residing in the city. The population density is 610.4/km˛ (1,582.2/mi˛). There are 3,733 housing units
