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Sparta is a township in Kent County, in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming metro area.
The latitude of Sparta is 43.160N. The longitude is -85.71W.
It is in the Eastern Standard time zone. Elevation is 755 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 4,102.
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$39,047National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Sparta demographic reports
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25% of Sparta residents report German ancestry, and 14% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Sparta ancestry & family history guide.
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- Ancestry.com - MI data
- Birth, marriage & death records
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- Index to cemetery records in Michigan
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- Michigan cemetery message boards
- National database of cemetery records
- Veteran grave locator
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- Obituary database - Ancestry.com
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- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Independent living centers in Michigan
- National Council on Independent Living
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Sparta was $17,920, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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15% of Sparta residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
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- Air pollution in Kent County
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- Land contamination in Kent County
- Nature Conservancy projects in Michigan
- Ozone status & air pollution - American Lung Association
- Recycling info for Kent County
- Toxic chemical releases in Kent County
- Water levels & streamflow conditions in Michigan
- Town and Country Days - July 11-15, 2007
Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.
Sparta festival web sites:
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- Michigan state archives
- National Historic Landmark search
- Search the Library of Congress
- Search the National Register for historic properties
- Post history questions in Kent County genealogy forum
Median rent in Sparta, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $427. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $783.
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Libraries in Sparta include Sparta Carnegie Township Library ... View libraries
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Kent County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Sparta political report.
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The average commute time for Sparta workers is 22 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
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- National weather map
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