Sparks is a CDP located in El Paso County Texas. Sparks has a 2024 population of 5,326. Sparks is currently growing at a rate of 1.08% annually and its population has increased by 37.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,873 in 2020.
The average household income in Sparks is $41,341 with a poverty rate of 58.15%. The median age in Sparks is 25.3 years: 20.7 years for males, and 31.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sparks was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,421 | 46.45% |
| Other race | 1,880 | 36.07% |
| Two or more races | 911 | 17.48% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,345 | 3.88 | 75.8 | 24.2 |
| Married | 704 | 4.54 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 346 | 4.22 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
| Non Family | 208 | 1.3 | 28.8 | 71.2 |
| Male | 87 | 3.26 | 100 | 0 |
4.29
Average Family Size
3.88
Average Household Size
75.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 396 | 15.02% |
| Associates Degree | 152 | 5.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 210 | 7.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 20 | 0.76% |
| High School Graduate | 559 | 21.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 509 | 19.3% |
| Some College | 791 | 30% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,637 | 1,732 | 230 |
| Other Race | 782 | 600 | 134 |
| 2+ Races | 584 | 457 | 96 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 78.25%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 17.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $48,189 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,409 | $38,077 | $0 |
| Overall | $24,167 | $26,716 | $21,075 |
| Some College | $21,155 | $17,237 | $30,679 |
$24,167
Average Earnings
$26,716
Average Male
$21,075
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
6.82% of Sparks residents speak only English, while 93.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 93.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,195 | 3,021 | 58.15% |
| Other | 1,880 | 1,466 | 77.98% |
| Multiple | 911 | 411 | 45.12% |
58.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
53.38%
Male Poverty Rate
63.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sparks is Other, with 77.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sparks is Multiple, with 45.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 26.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 50.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 64.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 62.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 51.3% |
| Some College | 40.3% |
| High School | 35.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 43.88% |
| Female Employed | 36.64% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $35,281 | $41,322 |
| Households | $30,848 | $41,341 |
| Married Families | $36,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,718 | $31,781 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.7%
Male Marriage Rate
46.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
20
Number of Veterans
20
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 20 | 2.23% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 0.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.7%
Labor Force Participation
54.2%
Employment Rate
10.7%
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
51.04%
Born in Sparks
59.38%
Native Born
40.62%
Foreign Born
21.6%
Non Citizen
19.01%
Naturalized
59.38% of Sparks residents were born in the United States, with 51.04% having been born in Texas. 21.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,326 | 57 | 1.08% |
| 2023 | 5,269 | 57 | 1.09% |
| 2022 | 5,212 | 43 | 0.83% |
| 2021 | 5,169 | 1,296 | 33.46% |
| 2020 | 3,873 | -231 | -5.63% |
| 2019 | 4,104 | 169 | 4.29% |
| 2018 | 3,935 | 452 | 12.98% |
| 2017 | 3,483 | -725 | -17.23% |
| 2016 | 4,208 | 228 | 5.73% |
| 2015 | 3,980 | 130 | 3.38% |
| 2014 | 3,850 | 204 | 5.6% |
| 2013 | 3,646 | -88 | -2.36% |
| 2012 | 3,734 | 366 | 10.87% |
| 2011 | 3,368 | -1,161 | -25.63% |
| 2010 | 4,529 | 0 | 0% |