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Sparta, Michigan
History
1844 was when Sparta was first settled it was formally organized in 1846. Jonathan Nash was the first settler in 1846. He named the town Nashville and built a sawmill on Lick Creek. Later he changed the name to Nash Creek. Since there was already a Nashville in Michigan the state legislature suggested Sparta. The village was platted in 1867n and incorporated in 1883.
Population
As of 2009, there are 4,069 people in Sparta. It has had a -3.15 percent population decline since the 2000 census. The racial makeup of the village was 95.70% White, 0.63% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 1.88% from other races, 1.23% from two or more races, and 3.58% Hispanic or Latino. The median age is 32 years and the median household income is $41,912.
Education
There are 3 Preschools, 2 Elementary Schools, 1 Middle School and 2 High Schools in Sparta along with 2 private schools. Sparta public schools spend $5,757 per student and there are 18 students per teacher.
