Sparta, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sparta, Ohio
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Location of Sparta, Ohio
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Location of Sparta in Morrow County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Morrow |
| Township | South Bloomfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| • Land | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,358 ft (414 m) |
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| • Total | 121 |
| • Density | 1,390.80/sq mi (538.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43350
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-73950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399867 |
Sparta is a small town located in Morrow County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 121 people lived there. Sparta is found southeast of Mount Gilead, which is the main city of the county.
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A Look at Sparta's History
Sparta was first planned out in 1837. A post office started operating in Sparta in the same year. The village officially became a town around 1870.
Where is Sparta?
Sparta is located in an area known as "Central Ohio."
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.09 square miles (0.22 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live in Sparta?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 127 | — | |
| 1870 | 197 | — | |
| 1880 | 235 | 19.3% | |
| 1890 | 216 | −8.1% | |
| 1900 | 215 | −0.5% | |
| 1910 | 191 | −11.2% | |
| 1920 | 164 | −14.1% | |
| 1930 | 148 | −9.8% | |
| 1940 | 184 | 24.3% | |
| 1950 | 223 | 21.2% | |
| 1960 | 228 | 2.2% | |
| 1970 | 213 | −6.6% | |
| 1980 | 219 | 2.8% | |
| 1990 | 201 | −8.2% | |
| 2000 | 191 | −5.0% | |
| 2010 | 161 | −15.7% | |
| 2020 | 121 | −24.8% | |
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Sparta's Population in 2010
The census from 2010 showed that 161 people lived in Sparta. There were 65 households and 46 families. The population density was about 1,789 people per square mile (691 people per square kilometer).
There were 76 homes in the village. Most of the people living in Sparta were White (95.7%). A small number were African American (1.9%) or from other races.
Out of the 65 households, about 30.8% had children under 18 living with them. About 41.5% were married couples. Some households (27.7%) had a female head with no husband.
The average age of people in the village was 40.6 years. About 25.5% of residents were under 18 years old. About 14.3% were 65 years or older. More females lived in Sparta (55.9%) than males (44.1%).
Famous People from Sparta
- Tim Belcher: He was a professional Major League Baseball pitcher. He also worked as a pitching coach for the Cleveland Indians.
See also
In Spanish: Sparta (Ohio) para niños
