Sparks is a city located in Washoe County Nevada. Sparks has a 2024 population of 110,801. Sparks is currently growing at a rate of 0.43% annually and its population has increased by 1.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 108,889 in 2020.
The average household income in Sparks is $100,172 with a poverty rate of 8.49%. The median age in Sparks is 37 years: 35.1 years for males, and 39.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sparks was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69,792 | 64.61% |
| Two or more races | 16,777 | 15.53% |
| Other race | 11,541 | 10.68% |
| Asian | 5,608 | 5.19% |
| Black or African American | 2,183 | 2.02% |
| Native American | 1,283 | 1.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 841 | 0.78% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 40,325 | 2.67 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
| Married | 18,809 | 3.29 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
| Non Family | 13,232 | 1.36 | 45.5 | 54.5 |
| Female | 5,440 | 3.28 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
| Male | 2,844 | 3.52 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
59.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,432 | 7.49% |
| Associates Degree | 6,561 | 9.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12,113 | 16.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,344 | 8.74% |
| High School Graduate | 19,014 | 26.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,891 | 6.74% |
| Some College | 18,216 | 25.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44,141 | 42,005 | 13,604 |
| Hispanic | 20,244 | 12,986 | 2,511 |
| 2+ Races | 8,539 | 6,660 | 1,700 |
| Other Race | 6,447 | 3,521 | 383 |
| Asian | 4,075 | 3,629 | 1,261 |
| Black | 1,518 | 1,287 | 350 |
| Native American | 891 | 552 | 156 |
| Islander | 374 | 273 | 42 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.16%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 30.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,527 | $78,225 | $48,807 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,094 | $89,879 | $65,841 |
| High School Graduate | $41,314 | $45,395 | $35,271 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,449 | $43,156 | $27,558 |
| Overall | $46,960 | $54,343 | $41,084 |
| Some College | $47,657 | $57,160 | $40,897 |
$46,960
Average Earnings
$54,343
Average Male
$41,084
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.48% of Sparks residents speak only English, while 27.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 36,665 | 4,198 | 11.45% |
| White | 58,016 | 3,889 | 6.7% |
| Other | 11,492 | 1,872 | 16.29% |
| Multiple | 16,680 | 1,588 | 9.52% |
| Asian | 5,602 | 485 | 8.66% |
| Black | 2,178 | 203 | 9.32% |
| Native | 1,282 | 196 | 15.29% |
| Islander | 837 | 59 | 7.05% |
8.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.57%
Male Poverty Rate
9.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sparks is Other, with 16.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sparks is White, with 6.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.19% |
| High School | 7.16% |
| Some College | 6.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.16% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 15.6% |
| Male Unemployed | 9.64% |
| Female Employed | 5.17% |
| Male Employed | 3.46% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $95,739 | $113,918 |
| Households | $82,938 | $100,172 |
| Married Families | $107,275 | $127,136 |
| Non Families | $51,126 | $63,543 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.7%
Male Marriage Rate
46.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
6,755
Number of Veterans
6,094
Male Veterans
661
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2,232 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,819 |
| First Gulf War | 1,234 |
| Korea | 645 |
| World War II | 104 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,723 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,623 |
| 35 to 54 | 1,306 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,056 |
| 18 to 34 | 1,047 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,402 | 9.64% |
| Hispanic | 1,049 | 4.17% |
| 2+ Races | 672 | 6.36% |
| Other Race | 200 | 2.4% |
| Black | 196 | 11.28% |
| Asian | 186 | 4.21% |
| Native American | 85 | 8.59% |
| Islander | 14 | 3.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.2%
Labor Force Participation
63.8%
Employment Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
36.03%
Born in Sparks
83.98%
Native Born
16.02%
Foreign Born
8.22%
Non Citizen
7.8%
Naturalized
83.98% of Sparks residents were born in the United States, with 36.03% having been born in Nevada. 8.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 113,191 | 478 | 0.42% |
| 2028 | 112,713 | 478 | 0.43% |
| 2027 | 112,235 | 478 | 0.43% |
| 2026 | 111,757 | 478 | 0.43% |
| 2025 | 111,279 | 478 | 0.43% |
| 2024 | 110,801 | 478 | 0.43% |
| 2023 | 110,323 | 1,030 | 0.94% |
| 2022 | 109,293 | -404 | -0.37% |
| 2021 | 109,697 | 808 | 0.74% |
| 2020 | 108,889 | 3,674 | 3.49% |
| 2019 | 105,215 | 1,171 | 1.13% |
| 2018 | 104,044 | 3,936 | 3.93% |
| 2017 | 100,108 | 1,976 | 2.01% |
| 2016 | 98,132 | 2,334 | 2.44% |
| 2015 | 95,798 | 1,191 | 1.26% |
| 2014 | 94,607 | 1,253 | 1.34% |
| 2013 | 93,354 | 924 | 1% |
| 2012 | 92,430 | 801 | 0.87% |
| 2011 | 91,629 | 394 | 0.43% |
| 2010 | 91,235 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 66,346 | 12,979 | 24.32% |
| 1990 | 53,367 | 12,587 | 30.87% |
| 1980 | 40,780 | 16,593 | 68.6% |
| 1970 | 24,187 | 7,569 | 45.55% |
| 1960 | 16,618 | 8,415 | 102.58% |
| 1950 | 8,203 | 2,885 | 54.25% |
| 1940 | 5,318 | 810 | 17.97% |
| 1930 | 4,508 | 1,270 | 39.22% |
| 1920 | 3,238 | 738 | 29.52% |
| 1910 | 2,500 | -110,691 | -97.79% |