Sparta township, Michigan
Sparta township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Sparta township is a geographic entity located in Kent County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 9,617. The land area covers 36.43 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 9,617 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 39 yrs | ±1.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,586 | ±240 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,706 | ±268 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,586 | ±240 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 120 | ±97 |
| Median Home Value | $231,600 | ±$17,036 |
| Median Gross Rent | $968 | ±$52 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $76,346 | ±$4,522 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,564 | ±$5,521 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.8% | ±3.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,022 | ±291 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.3% | ±7.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,685 | ±357 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.9% | ±2.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 9,627 (2024)
ID: 128454
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
160 E DIVISION ST, SPARTA MI 49345-1330
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GUS Population: 673,002 (2024)
ID: 166593
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR/CONTROLLER
300 MONROE AVE NW, UNIT 1, GRAND RAPIDS MI 49503-2206
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | ADA, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | ADA, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-KG | ALLENDALE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | ALLENDALE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ALLENDALE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | COMSTOCK PARK, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | SPARTA, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-03 | CEDAR SPRINGS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | RAVENNA, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Empire Beauty School-Michigan
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College Vocational | 9.4 mi away | 3583 Alpine Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49544 |
8009204593
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SPARTA CARNEGIE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 1.0 mi away | 80 NORTH UNION STREET, SPARTA, MI, 49345 |
(616) 887-9937
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Ross College-Grand Rapids North
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College | 10.5 mi away | 3488 Plainfield Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49525-2767 |
6165882203
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TYRONE TOWNSHIP BRANCH/KENT CITY
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 43 SOUTH MAIN STREET, KENT CITY, MI, 49330 |
(616) 784-2007
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Kuyper College
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College | 11.8 mi away | 3333 East Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49525-9781 |
6162223000
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ALPINE TOWNSHIP BRANCH
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Library | 7.3 mi away | 5255 ALPINE AVENUE NW, COMSTOCK PARK, MI, 49321 |
(616) 784-2007
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Grand Rapids Community College
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College | 13.8 mi away | 143 Bostwick Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503-3295 |
6162344000
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KENT DISTRICT LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 814 WEST RIVER CENTER DR. NE, COMSTOCK PARK, MI, 49321 |
(616) 784-2007
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Cornerstone University
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College | 14.2 mi away | 1001 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49525-5897 |
6169495300
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KRAUSE MEMORIAL BRANCH/ROCKFORD
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Library | 9.0 mi away | 140 EAST BRIDGE STREET, ROCKFORD, MI, 49341 |
(616) 784-2007
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at KENT CITY 2 SW, MI US, located 3.4 miles from Sparta township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.7° | 13.7° | 22.7° | 2.65" | 13.9" |
| February | 35.2° | 13.7° | 24.5° | 1.84" | 7.7" |
| March | 45.3° | 21.8° | 33.6° | 2.59" | 5.7" |
| April | 57.5° | 32.4° | 45.0° | 3.82" | 1.2" |
| May | 69.5° | 43.8° | 56.7° | 4.17" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.4° | 53.2° | 66.3° | 3.84" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.3° | 56.9° | 70.1° | 3.19" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.4° | 55.5° | 68.5° | 3.33" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.6° | 48.2° | 61.4° | 3.08" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.8° | 37.9° | 49.9° | 4.06" | 0.3" |
| November | 47.2° | 28.5° | 37.9° | 3.46" | 4.2" |
| December | 36.1° | 21.0° | 28.6° | 2.50" | 15.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta village | Village | 0.9 mi | — |
| Kent City village | Village | 4.2 mi | — |
| Casnovia village | Village | 5.6 mi | — |
| Comstock Park CDP | CDP | 8.5 mi | — |
| Rockford city | City | 8.8 mi | — |
| Cedar Springs city | City | 9.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2608175440. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.