Sparta, Michigan

Sparta is a village in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,244 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Sparta Township.

Sparta, Michigan
Village of Sparta
Village of Sparta welcome sign
Location within Kent County
Sparta
Location within the state of Michigan
Sparta
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 43°09′27″N 85°42′32″W
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyKent
Settled1844
Platted1867
Incorporated1883
Government
  TypeVillage council
  PresidentRobert Whalen
  ClerkKaty Shelton
Area
  Total2.56 sq mi (6.63 km2)
  Land2.55 sq mi (6.60 km2)
  Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
800 ft (243 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total4,244
  Density1,663.01/sq mi (642.17/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
49345
Area code616
FIPS code26-75420
GNIS feature ID0638470
WebsiteOfficial website

Sparta is part of the Grand Rapids metropolitan area and is located about 10 miles (16 km) north of the city of Grand Rapids.

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