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Sparta Township is a civil township of Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 9,110 at the 2010 census.[3]

Sparta Township, Michigan
Civil township
Location within Kent County
Sparta Township
Location within the state of Michigan
Sparta Township
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 43°09′41″N 85°43′40″W
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyKent
Established1846
Government
  SupervisorDale Bergman
  ClerkMarcy Savage
Area
  Total36.48 sq mi (94.48 km2)
  Land36.43 sq mi (94.35 km2)
  Water0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2)
Elevation
758 ft (231 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total9,110
  Density250.1/sq mi (96.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
49330 (Kent City)
49345 (Sparta)
Area code(s)616
FIPS code26-081-75440[1]
GNIS feature ID1627102[2]
WebsiteOfficial website

It is part of the Grand Rapids metropolitan area and is located about 10 miles (16 km) northeast of the city of Grand Rapids. The village of Sparta is located within the township.


Geography


According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.48 square miles (94.48 km2), of which 36.43 square miles (94.35 km2) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) (0.14%) are water.[3]


Major highways



Demographics


As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 8,938 people, 3,301 households, and 2,409 families residing in the township. The population density was 244.7 per square mile (94.5/km2). There were 3,449 housing units at an average density of 94.4 per square mile (36.5/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 96.13% White, 0.47% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.54% from other races, and 1.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.58% of the population.

There were 3,301 households, out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 22.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.5% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,992, and the median income for a family was $49,491. Males had a median income of $36,498 versus $24,186 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,345. About 3.6% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.4% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.


Education


Sparta Township is served by two separate school districts. The majority of the township is served by Sparta Area Schools, while a small northern portion is served by Kent City Community Schools.[4]


Notable people



References


  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sparta Township, Michigan
  3. "Michigan: 2010 Population and Housing Unit Counts 2010 Census of Population and Housing" (PDF). 2010 United States census. United States Census Bureau. September 2012. p. 28 Michigan. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
  4. Michigan Geographic Framework (15 November 2013). "Kent County School Districts" (PDF). Retrieved January 12, 2022.





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