Sparks, GA
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Sparks Overview
2,459
TOTAL POPULATION
1,092
MALE POPULATION
1,367
FEMALE POPULATION
79.88
MALES / 100 FEMALES
125.18
FEMALES / 100 MALES
28.8
MEDIAN AGE
4.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
4.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$14,124
PER CAPITA INCOME
$39,722
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$37,226
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
56.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
43.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
778
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
49.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
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Sparks Area Codes
Race in Sparks
The most populous races in Sparks are Black / African American (1,292 | 52.5%), White / Caucasian (801 | 32.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (534 | 21.7%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Black / African American | 1,292 | 52.5% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 534 | 21.7% |
Native / Alaskan | 0 | 0.0% |
White / Caucasian | 801 | 32.6% |
Two or more Races | 366 | 14.9% |
Some other Race | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 2,459 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Sparks
The most populous ancestries reported in Sparks are Mexican (534 | 21.7%), Irish (97 | 3.9%), German (65 | 2.6%), African (35 | 1.4%), and Subsaharan African (35 | 1.4%), together accounting for 31.1% of all Sparks residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
African | 35 | 1.4% |
American | 26 | 1.1% |
Dutch | 10 | 0.4% |
Eastern European | 4 | 0.2% |
English | 31 | 1.3% |
French | 7 | 0.3% |
German | 65 | 2.6% |
Irish | 97 | 3.9% |
Mexican | 534 | 21.7% |
Subsaharan African | 35 | 1.4% | View All 10 Rows |
Immigrants in Sparks
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Sparks came from Central America (106 | 4.3%), Latin America (106 | 4.3%), Mexico (106 | 4.3%), Asia (23 | 0.9%), and India (23 | 0.9%), together accounting for 14.8% of all Sparks residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Asia | 23 | 0.9% |
Central America | 106 | 4.3% |
India | 23 | 0.9% |
Latin America | 106 | 4.3% |
Mexico | 106 | 4.3% |
South Central Asia | 23 | 0.9% | View All 6 Rows |
Sex and Age in Sparks
Sex and Age in Sparks
The most populous age groups in Sparks are 10 to 14 Years (226 | 20.7%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (210 | 15.4%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 74 (6.8%) | 180 (13.2%) |
5 to 9 Years | 98 (9.0%) | 29 (2.1%) |
10 to 14 Years | 226 (20.7%) | 210 (15.4%) |
15 to 19 Years | 100 (9.2%) | 152 (11.1%) |
20 to 24 Years | 11 (1.0%) | 59 (4.3%) |
25 to 29 Years | 60 (5.5%) | 47 (3.4%) |
30 to 34 Years | 54 (5.0%) | 80 (5.9%) |
35 to 39 Years | 103 (9.4%) | 78 (5.7%) |
40 to 44 Years | 31 (2.8%) | 89 (6.5%) |
45 to 49 Years | 50 (4.6%) | 117 (8.6%) |
50 to 54 Years | 11 (1.0%) | 122 (8.9%) |
55 to 59 Years | 138 (12.6%) | 52 (3.8%) |
60 to 64 Years | 59 (5.4%) | 66 (4.8%) |
65 to 69 Years | 41 (3.7%) | 19 (1.4%) |
70 to 74 Years | 17 (1.6%) | 15 (1.1%) |
75 to 79 Years | 12 (1.1%) | 30 (2.2%) |
80 to 84 Years | 7 (0.6%) | 6 (0.4%) |
85 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (1.2%) |
Total | 1,092 (100.0%) | 1,367 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Sparks
Median Family Size in Sparks
The median family size in Sparks is 4.38 persons per family, with single female/mother families (130 | 27.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 5.38 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (87 | 18.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.79 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 265 (55.0%) | 4.07 |
Single Male/Father | 87 (18.0%) | 3.79 |
Single Female/Mother | 130 (27.0%) | 5.38 |
Total Families | 482 (100.0%) | 4.38 |
Median Household Size in Sparks
The median household size in Sparks is 3.97 persons per household, with single female/mother households (130 | 21.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.6 persons per household. non-family households (131 | 21.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.40 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 265 (43.2%) | 4.08 |
Single Male/Father | 87 (14.2%) | 5.08 |
Single Female/Mother | 130 (21.2%) | 5.60 |
Non-family | 131 (21.4%) | 1.40 |
Total Households | 613 (100.0%) | 3.97 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Sparks
Out of a total of 613 households in Sparks, 482 (78.6%) are family households, while 131 (21.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 145, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 91.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 91 (14.8%) |
2-Person Households | 145 (23.6%) | 25 (4.1%) |
3-Person Households | 122 (19.9%) | 15 (2.5%) |
4-Person Households | 62 (10.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5-Person Households | 108 (17.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 37 (6.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 8 (1.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 482 (78.6%) | 131 (21.4%) |
Female Fertility in Sparks
Fertility by Age in Sparks
Average fertility rate in Sparks is 40.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 91.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 68.0% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 17 (68.0%) | 91.0 |
35 to 50 years | 8 (32.0%) | 28.0 |
Total | 25 (100.0%) | 40.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sparks
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 0 (0.0%) | 17 (100.0%) |
35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (100.0%) |
Total | 0 (0.0%) | 25 (100.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Sparks
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
High School Diploma | 15 (60.0%) | 54.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 10 (40.0%) | 98.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 25 (100.0%) | 40.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sparks
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 15 (100.0%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (100.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 0 (0.0%) | 25 (100.0%) |
Income in Sparks
Income Overview in Sparks
Per Capita Income in Sparks is $14,124, while median incomes of families and households are $39,722 and $37,226 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 2,459 | $14,124 |
Median Family Income | 482 | $39,722 |
Mean Family Income | 482 | $62,319 |
Median Household Income | 613 | $37,226 |
Mean Household Income | 613 | $56,089 |
Income Deficit | 482 | $0 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 2,459 | 56.35% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 2,459 | 43.65¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 2,459 | 0.46 |
Earnings by Sex in Sparks
Average Earnings in Sparks are $28,695, $45,380 for men and $19,808 for women, a difference of 56.4%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 283 (38.8%) | $45,380 |
Female | 446 (61.2%) | $19,808 |
Total | 729 (100.0%) | $28,695 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sparks
The most common earnings brackets in Sparks are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (52 | 18.4%) and $12,500 to $14,999 for women (63 | 14.1%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 11 (3.9%) | 17 (3.8%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 5 (1.8%) | 19 (4.3%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (1.1%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 5 (1.8%) | 54 (12.1%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 63 (14.1%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 29 (6.5%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 39 (8.7%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 20 (7.1%) | 9 (2.0%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 20 (7.1%) | 34 (7.6%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 27 (9.5%) | 43 (9.6%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 47 (16.6%) | 24 (5.4%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 3 (1.1%) | 44 (9.9%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (3.6%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 36 (12.7%) | 21 (4.7%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 15 (5.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 52 (18.4%) | 18 (4.0%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 8 (2.8%) | 9 (2.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (0.4%) |
$100,000+ | 34 (12.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 283 (100.0%) | 446 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sparks
Average earnings in Sparks are $45,652 for men and $23,319 for women, a difference of 48.9%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $46,087, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $32,159. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $29,907, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $14,408.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $32,159 | $14,408 |
High School Diploma | $46,087 | $18,884 |
College or Associate's Degree | - | - |
Bachelor's Degree | - | - |
Graduate Degree | - | - |
Total | $45,652 | $23,319 |
Family Income in Sparks
Family Income Brackets in Sparks
According to the Sparks family income data, there are 106 families falling into the $25,000 to $34,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.0% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 11 families (2.3%) belonging to this category.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 43 | 8.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 12 | 2.5% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 31 | 6.4% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 106 | 22.0% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 68 | 14.1% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 93 | 19.3% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 49 | 10.2% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 55 | 11.4% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 14 | 2.9% |
$200,000+ | 11 | 2.3% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sparks
6-person families (34 | 7.0%) account for the highest median family income in Sparks with $110,865 per family, while 3-person families (84 | 17.4%) have the highest median income of $22,750 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 193 (40.0%) | $33,229 |
3-Person Families | 84 (17.4%) | $68,250 |
4-Person Families | 77 (16.0%) | $35,724 |
5-Person Families | 86 (17.8%) | $52,500 |
6-Person Families | 34 (7.0%) | $110,865 |
7+ Person Families | 8 (1.7%) | $0 |
Total | 482 (100.0%) | $39,722 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Sparks
The median family income in Sparks is $39,722, with families comprising 3+ earners (25) having the highest median family income of $81,161, while families with no earners (111) have the lowest median family income of $19,327, accounting for 5.2% and 23.0% of families, respectively.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 111 (23.0%) | $19,327 |
1 Earner | 201 (41.7%) | $38,125 |
2 Earners | 145 (30.1%) | $67,022 |
3+ Earners | 25 (5.2%) | $81,161 |
Total | 482 (100.0%) | $39,722 |
Household Income in Sparks
Household Income Brackets in Sparks
With 124 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Sparks, accounting for 20.2% of all households. In contrast, only 11 households (1.8%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 58 | 9.5% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 46 | 7.5% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 45 | 7.3% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 121 | 19.7% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 86 | 14.0% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 124 | 20.2% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 49 | 8.0% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 59 | 9.6% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 14 | 2.3% |
$200,000+ | 11 | 1.8% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Sparks
The median household income in Sparks is $37,226, with the highest median household income of $80,179 found in the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 26 households (4.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $34,722, with 120 households (19.6%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 26 (4.2%) | $80,179 |
25 to 44 Years | 293 (47.8%) | $36,767 |
45 to 64 Years | 174 (28.4%) | $43,000 |
65+ Years | 120 (19.6%) | $34,722 |
Total | 613 (100.0%) | $37,226 |
Poverty in Sparks
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sparks
With 21.0% poverty level for males and 34.2% for females among the residents of Sparks, 12 to 14 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 59 males (41.5%) and 19 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 14 (21.2%) | 40 (23.3%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 19 (100.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 59 (34.1%) | 34 (40.5%) |
12 to 14 Years | 59 (41.5%) | 79 (58.1%) |
15 Years | 9 (34.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 3 (20.0%) | 3 (12.5%) |
18 to 24 Years | 19 (27.1%) | 23 (16.4%) |
25 to 34 Years | 10 (8.8%) | 66 (52.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 21 (15.7%) | 59 (35.3%) |
45 to 54 Years | 13 (21.3%) | 95 (39.8%) |
55 to 64 Years | 10 (5.1%) | 28 (25.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 11 (19.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (25.0%) |
Total | 228 (21.0%) | 457 (34.2%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sparks
According to the poverty statistics in Sparks, males aged 5 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 52 (78.8%) | 132 (76.7%) |
5 Years | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 114 (65.9%) | 50 (59.5%) |
12 to 14 Years | 83 (58.5%) | 57 (41.9%) |
15 Years | 17 (65.4%) | 47 (100.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 12 (80.0%) | 21 (87.5%) |
18 to 24 Years | 51 (72.9%) | 117 (83.6%) |
25 to 34 Years | 104 (91.2%) | 61 (48.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 113 (84.3%) | 108 (64.7%) |
45 to 54 Years | 48 (78.7%) | 144 (60.3%) |
55 to 64 Years | 187 (94.9%) | 80 (74.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 47 (81.0%) | 28 (100.0%) |
75 Years and over | 19 (100.0%) | 33 (75.0%) |
Total | 856 (79.0%) | 878 (65.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sparks
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Sparks show that 11.7% or 31 of the total 265 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 25.6%, comprising of 23 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.6%, which includes 5 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 132 (96.4%) | 5 (3.6%) |
1 or 2 Children | 35 (92.1%) | 3 (7.9%) |
3 or 4 Children | 67 (74.4%) | 23 (25.6%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 234 (88.3%) | 31 (11.7%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sparks
According to the poverty data in Sparks, 4.6% or 4 single-father households and 35.4% or 46 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (12.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (6.7%) |
1 or 2 Children | 4 (12.9%) | 13 (25.5%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 22 (84.6%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (100.0%) |
Total | 4 (4.6%) | 46 (35.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sparks
The poverty data for Sparks shows that 31 of the married-couple family households (11.7%) and 50 of the single-parent households (23.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 23 households (25.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 5 (3.6%) | 3 (3.2%) |
1 or 2 Children | 3 (7.9%) | 17 (20.7%) |
3 or 4 Children | 23 (25.6%) | 22 (64.7%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (100.0%) |
Total | 31 (11.7%) | 50 (23.0%) |
Employment Characteristics in Sparks
Employment by Class of Employer in Sparks
Among the 716 employed individuals in Sparks, private company employees (468 | 65.4%), local government employees (80 | 11.2%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (70 | 9.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 468 | 65.4% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 26 | 3.6% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 70 | 9.8% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 14 | 2.0% |
Local Government Employees | 80 | 11.2% |
State Government Employees | 58 | 8.1% |
Federal Government Employees | 0 | 0.0% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 716 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Sparks
According to the labor force statistics for Sparks, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,569), 49.6% or 778 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.7% or 60 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 85.8% or 115 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 20.0% or 23 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 44 (24.6%) | 6 (13.6%) |
20 to 24 Years | 48 (68.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 29 Years | 41 (38.3%) | 6 (14.6%) |
30 to 34 Years | 115 (85.8%) | 23 (20.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 224 (74.4%) | 22 (9.8%) |
45 to 54 Years | 164 (54.7%) | 3 (1.8%) |
55 to 59 Years | 73 (38.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
60 to 64 Years | 64 (51.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 6 (6.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 778 (49.6%) | 60 (7.7%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sparks
According to labor force statistics for Sparks, 58.9% of individuals (681) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,157) are in the labor force, with 7.9% or 54 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 100.0% or 114 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 16.7% or 51 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 107 (35.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 306 (56.9%) | 90 (16.7%) |
College / Associate Degree | 154 (75.5%) | 4 (1.9%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 114 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 681 (58.9%) | 91 (7.9%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Sparks
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sparks are Community & Social Service (106 | 14.7%), Education Instruction & Library (72 | 10.0%), Management (19 | 2.6%), Education, Arts & Media (19 | 2.6%), and Legal Services & Support (15 | 2.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sparks, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (23.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 3 (15.8%) | 16 (84.2%) |
Business & Financial | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Community & Social Service | 17 (16.0%) | 89 (84.0%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 0 (0.0%) | 19 (100.0%) |
Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 15 (100.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 17 (23.6%) | 55 (76.4%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
Health Technologists | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
Total (Category) | 22 (16.4%) | 112 (83.6%) |
Total (Overall) | 279 (38.8%) | 440 (61.2%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Sparks are Food Preparation & Serving (71 | 9.9%), Healthcare Support (27 | 3.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (25 | 3.5%), and Personal Care & Service (3 | 0.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 27 (100.0%) |
Security & Protection | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Law Enforcement | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 0 (0.0%) | 71 (100.0%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 9 (36.0%) | 16 (64.0%) |
Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
Total (Category) | 9 (7.1%) | 117 (92.9%) |
Total (Overall) | 279 (38.8%) | 440 (61.2%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Sparks are Sales & Related (67 | 9.3%), and Office & Administration (53 | 7.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 41 (61.2%) | 26 (38.8%) |
Office & Administration | 3 (5.7%) | 50 (94.3%) |
Total (Category) | 44 (36.7%) | 76 (63.3%) |
Total (Overall) | 279 (38.8%) | 440 (61.2%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Sparks are Construction & Extraction (105 | 14.6%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (21 | 2.9%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (12 | 1.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 15 (71.4%) | 6 (28.6%) |
Construction & Extraction | 67 (63.8%) | 38 (36.2%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 94 (68.1%) | 44 (31.9%) |
Total (Overall) | 279 (38.8%) | 440 (61.2%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Sparks are Production (136 | 18.9%), Material Moving (36 | 5.0%), and Transportation (29 | 4.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 53 (39.0%) | 83 (61.0%) |
Transportation | 21 (72.4%) | 8 (27.6%) |
Material Moving | 36 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 110 (54.7%) | 91 (45.3%) |
Total (Overall) | 279 (38.8%) | 440 (61.2%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Sparks
Employment Industries in Sparks
The major employment industries in Sparks include Manufacturing (120 | 16.7%), Construction (95 | 13.2%), Educational Services (94 | 13.1%), Retail Trade (82 | 11.4%), and Professional & Scientific (52 | 7.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Sparks
The Sparks industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (87.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), and Public Administration (100.0%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 41 (87.2%) | 6 (12.8%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 57 (60.0%) | 38 (40.0%) |
Manufacturing | 37 (30.8%) | 83 (69.2%) |
Wholesale Trade | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Retail Trade | 42 (51.2%) | 40 (48.8%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 16 (66.7%) | 8 (33.3%) |
Utilities | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Information | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Finance & Insurance | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
Professional & Scientific | 16 (30.8%) | 36 (69.2%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 10 (55.6%) | 8 (44.4%) |
Educational Services | 23 (24.5%) | 71 (75.5%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 0 (0.0%) | 50 (100.0%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 3 (6.7%) | 42 (93.3%) |
Public Administration | 0 (0.0%) | 45 (100.0%) |
Total | 279 (38.8%) | 440 (61.2%) |
Education in Sparks
School Enrollment in Sparks
The most common levels of schooling among the 787 students in Sparks are middle school (298 | 37.9%), high school (161 | 20.5%), and elementary school (149 | 18.9%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 69 | 8.8% |
Kindergarten | 28 | 3.6% |
Elementary School | 149 | 18.9% |
Middle School | 298 | 37.9% |
High School | 161 | 20.5% |
College / Undergraduate | 82 | 10.4% |
Graduate / Professional | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 787 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sparks
Out of a total of 787 students who are enrolled in schools in Sparks, 24 (3.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 763 (97.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 13 (56.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 88 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 88 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 106 (98.2%) | 2 (1.8%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 389 (98.7%) | 5 (1.3%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 108 (96.4%) | 4 (3.6%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 33 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 14 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 10 (43.5%) | 13 (56.5%) |
35 Years and over | 15 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 763 (97.0%) | 24 (3.0%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sparks
Education (54 | 44.3%), visual & performing arts (19 | 15.6%), business (15 | 12.3%), computers & mathematics (14 | 11.5%), and arts & humanities (13 | 10.7%) are the most common fields of study among 122 individuals in Sparks who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 14 | 11.5% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 0 | 0.0% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
Psychology | 7 | 5.7% |
Social Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
Engineering | 0 | 0.0% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
Science & Technology | 0 | 0.0% |
Business | 15 | 12.3% |
Education | 54 | 44.3% |
Literature & Languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Liberal Arts & History | 0 | 0.0% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 19 | 15.6% |
Communications | 0 | 0.0% |
Arts & Humanities | 13 | 10.7% |
Total | 122 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Sparks
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sparks
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Sparks are males with 2 vehicles (99, accounting for 35.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (89, making up 22.7%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 5 (1.8%) | 3 (0.7%) |
1 Vehicle | 80 (28.7%) | 160 (36.6%) |
2 Vehicles | 99 (35.5%) | 89 (20.4%) |
3 Vehicles | 53 (19.0%) | 150 (34.3%) |
4 Vehicles | 15 (5.4%) | 9 (2.1%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 27 (9.7%) | 26 (5.9%) |
Total | 279 (100.0%) | 437 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Sparks
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Sparks are 20 to 24 minutes (171 commuters, 24.7%), 5 to 9 minutes (146 commuters, 21.1%), and 10 to 14 minutes (137 commuters, 19.8%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 5 | 0.7% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 146 | 21.1% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 137 | 19.8% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 70 | 10.1% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 171 | 24.7% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 27 | 3.9% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 41 | 5.9% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 7 | 1.0% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 25 | 3.6% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 64 | 9.2% |
90 or more Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
Commute Time by Sex in Sparks
The most common commute times in Sparks are 20 to 24 minutes (94 commuters, 33.7%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (97 commuters, 23.4%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 5 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 62 (22.2%) | 84 (20.3%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 40 (14.3%) | 97 (23.4%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 28 (10.0%) | 42 (10.1%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 94 (33.7%) | 77 (18.6%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 12 (4.3%) | 15 (3.6%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 19 (6.8%) | 22 (5.3%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (1.7%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 19 (6.8%) | 6 (1.5%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 64 (15.5%) |
90 or more Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sparks
The most frequent times of departure to work in Sparks are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (71, 25.5%) for males and 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (88, 21.3%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 12 (4.3%) | 88 (21.3%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (0.5%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 13 (4.7%) | 9 (2.2%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 46 (16.5%) | 46 (11.1%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 21 (7.5%) | 37 (8.9%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 71 (25.5%) | 37 (8.9%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 19 (6.8%) | 34 (8.2%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 35 (12.5%) | 75 (18.1%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (2.9%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 22 (7.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (0.5%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 23 (8.2%) | 72 (17.4%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 17 (6.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 279 (100.0%) | 414 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Sparks
Occupancy by Ownership in Sparks
Of the total 613 dwellings in Sparks, owner-occupied units account for 269 (43.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 344 (56.1%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 269 | 43.9% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 344 | 56.1% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 613 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Sparks
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 91 | 14.8% |
2-Person Household | 170 | 27.7% |
3-Person Household | 137 | 22.4% |
4+ Person Household | 215 | 35.1% |
Total Housing Units | 613 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sparks
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 42 (46.2%) | 49 (53.8%) |
2-Person Household | 105 (61.8%) | 65 (38.2%) |
3-Person Household | 53 (38.7%) | 84 (61.3%) |
4+ Person Household | 69 (32.1%) | 146 (67.9%) |
Total Housing Units | 269 (43.9%) | 344 (56.1%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sparks
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 98 (63.6%) | 56 (36.4%) |
High School Diploma | 82 (31.8%) | 176 (68.2%) |
College/Associate Degree | 53 (34.6%) | 100 (65.4%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 36 (75.0%) | 12 (25.0%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sparks
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 158 | 25.8% |
35 to 44 Years | 161 | 26.3% |
45 to 54 Years | 60 | 9.8% |
55 to 64 Years | 114 | 18.6% |
65 to 74 Years | 70 | 11.4% |
75 to 84 Years | 42 | 6.9% |
85 Years and Over | 8 | 1.3% |
Total | 613 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Sparks
Median Income by Occupancy in Sparks
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 269 (43.9%) | $41,250 |
Renter-Occupied | 344 (56.1%) | $36,304 |
Average | 613 (100.0%) | $37,226 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sparks
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 32 (11.9%) | 26 (7.6%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 18 (6.7%) | 28 (8.1%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 20 (7.4%) | 9 (2.6%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 6 (2.2%) | 10 (2.9%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 34 (12.6%) | 87 (25.3%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 37 (13.8%) | 49 (14.2%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 60 (22.3%) | 64 (18.6%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 20 (7.4%) | 29 (8.4%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 17 (6.3%) | 42 (12.2%) |
$150,000 or more | 25 (9.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 269 (100.0%) | 344 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sparks
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 55 (20.4%) | 5 (1.5%) |
$300 to $499 | 57 (21.2%) | 4 (1.2%) |
$500 to $799 | 88 (32.7%) | 51 (14.8%) |
$800 to $999 | 27 (10.0%) | 157 (45.6%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 18 (6.7%) | 103 (29.9%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 2 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 22 (8.2%) | 12 (3.5%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 269 (100.0%) | 344 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Sparks
Housing Structures in Sparks
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 282 | 46.0% |
Single Unit, Attached | 9 | 1.5% |
2 Unit Apartments | 6 | 1.0% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
10 or more Apartments | 12 | 2.0% |
Mobile Home / Other | 304 | 49.6% |
Total | 613 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sparks
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 150 (53.2%) | 132 (46.8%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (100.0%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (100.0%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (100.0%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 119 (39.1%) | 185 (60.9%) |
Total | 269 (43.9%) | 344 (56.1%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sparks
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (3.5%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 2 (0.7%) | 18 (5.2%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 76 (28.2%) | 173 (50.3%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 173 (64.3%) | 124 (36.0%) |
8 or more Rooms | 18 (6.7%) | 17 (4.9%) |
Total | 269 (100.0%) | 344 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sparks
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 2 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 8 (3.0%) | 5 (1.5%) |
Electricity | 259 (96.3%) | 332 (96.5%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (2.0%) |
Total | 269 (100.0%) | 344 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Sparks
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 20 (7.4%) | 42 (12.2%) |
1 Vehicle | 111 (41.3%) | 153 (44.5%) |
2 Vehicles | 72 (26.8%) | 77 (22.4%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 66 (24.5%) | 72 (20.9%) |
Total | 269 (100.0%) | 344 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Sparks
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Sparks
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 168 | 101 |
Median Property Value | $47,900 | $107,100 |
Median Household Income | $35,833 | $25 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $404 | $0 |
Real Estate Taxes | $633 | $1 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sparks
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 91 (54.2%) | 15 (14.8%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 61 (36.3%) | 25 (24.7%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 16 (9.5%) | 58 (57.4%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (3.0%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 168 (100.0%) | 101 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sparks
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 8 (4.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 38 (22.6%) | 24 (23.8%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 32 (19.1%) | 6 (5.9%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 25 (14.9%) | 2 (2.0%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 47 (28.0%) | 12 (11.9%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 18 (10.7%) | 13 (12.9%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (2.0%) |
$150,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 17 (16.8%) |
Total | 168 (100.0%) | 101 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sparks
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 133 (79.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 17 (10.1%) | 59 (58.4%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 1 (0.6%) | 15 (14.8%) |
4.0x or more | 17 (10.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 168 (100.0%) | 101 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sparks
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 92 (54.8%) | 24 (23.8%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 45 (26.8%) | 60 (59.4%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 2 (1.2%) | 16 (15.8%) |
Total | 168 (100.0%) | 101 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Sparks
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sparks
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 282 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 18 Years | 659 (98.2%) | 12 (1.8%) |
19 to 25 Years | 167 (71.1%) | 68 (28.9%) |
26 to 34 Years | 115 (59.9%) | 77 (40.1%) |
35 to 44 Years | 205 (68.1%) | 96 (31.9%) |
45 to 54 Years | 134 (44.7%) | 166 (55.3%) |
55 to 64 Years | 275 (90.2%) | 30 (9.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 86 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and older | 63 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,986 (81.6%) | 449 (18.4%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sparks
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 282 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 659 (98.2%) | 12 (1.8%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 167 (71.1%) | 68 (28.9%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sparks
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 410 (87.1%) | 61 (13.0%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 700 (70.8%) | 289 (29.2%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 423 (90.4%) | 45 (9.6%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 181 (88.3%) | 24 (11.7%) |
$100,000 and over | 272 (90.1%) | 30 (9.9%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sparks
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 232 (82.3%) | 50 (17.7%) |
6 to 18 Years | 506 (75.4%) | 153 (22.8%) |
19 to 25 Years | 95 (40.4%) | 98 (41.7%) |
25 to 34 Years | 34 (17.7%) | 81 (42.2%) |
35 to 44 Years | 78 (25.9%) | 127 (42.2%) |
45 to 54 Years | 27 (9.0%) | 116 (38.7%) |
55 to 64 Years | 173 (56.7%) | 122 (40.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 86 (100.0%) | 16 (18.6%) |
75 Years and over | 63 (100.0%) | 20 (31.8%) |
Total | 1,294 (53.1%) | 783 (32.2%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sparks
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (5.6%) |
5 to 17 Years | 34 (9.3%) | 42 (13.6%) |
18 to 34 Years | 28 (15.2%) | 39 (14.6%) |
35 to 64 Years | 72 (18.4%) | 62 (12.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 22 (37.9%) | 9 (32.1%) |
75 Years and over | 7 (36.8%) | 27 (61.4%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Sparks
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 26 (9.7%) |
35 to 64 Years | 37 (9.4%) | 10 (1.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 4 (6.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 20 (45.5%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (5.6%) |
5 to 17 Years | 9 (2.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 28 (15.2%) | 36 (13.5%) |
35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 10 (17.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (15.9%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 25 (6.9%) | 42 (13.6%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (6.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 10 (2.5%) | 26 (5.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 7 (12.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 7 (36.8%) | 16 (36.4%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (4.9%) |
35 to 64 Years | 37 (9.4%) | 34 (6.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 16 (27.6%) | 9 (32.1%) |
75 Years and over | 7 (36.8%) | 24 (54.5%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (4.9%) |
35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 11 (19.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 7 (36.8%) | 6 (13.6%) |
Technology Access in Sparks
Computing Device Access in Sparks
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 318 | 51.9% |
Smartphone | 458 | 74.7% |
Tablet | 195 | 31.8% |
No Computing Device | 134 | 21.9% |
Total | 613 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Sparks
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
Broadband Home | 318 | 51.9% |
Cellular Data Only | 86 | 14.0% |
Satellite Internet | 62 | 10.1% |
No Internet | 160 | 26.1% |
Total | 613 | 100.0% |
Sparks Summary
Sparks, Georgia is a small town located in the northeastern part of the state, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. It is situated in the county of Cook, and is part of the Valdosta Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town has a population of approximately 1,000 people, and is known for its rural charm and friendly atmosphere.
History
Sparks was founded in 1883 by a group of settlers from the nearby town of Adel. The town was named after the Sparks family, who were among the first settlers. The town was incorporated in 1887, and the first mayor was elected in 1888.
The town grew slowly over the years, and by the early 1900s, it had become a thriving agricultural community. The town was home to several cotton gins, a sawmill, and a grist mill. The town also had a post office, a bank, and a hotel.
In the 1920s, the town began to experience a decline in population as many of the residents moved away to larger cities. However, the town was able to remain viable due to its proximity to the nearby city of Valdosta.
Geography
Sparks is located in the northeastern part of the state, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The town is situated in the county of Cook, and is part of the Valdosta Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town is located approximately 25 miles from the city of Valdosta, and is accessible by US Highway 41.
The town is situated on a plateau, and is surrounded by rolling hills and forests. The town is located in a humid subtropical climate zone, and experiences hot, humid summers and mild winters.
Economy
Sparks is a small, rural town, and the economy is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several farms, and the main crops grown in the area are cotton, corn, and soybeans. The town also has a few small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants.
The town is also home to a few manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory and a plastics factory. The town is also home to a few small businesses, such as a gas station, a convenience store, and a few auto repair shops.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the population of Sparks was 1,000 people. The racial makeup of the town was 95.2% White, 2.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
The median household income in Sparks was $30,000, and the median family income was $35,000. The per capita income for the town was $14,000. About 15.2% of the population was below the poverty line.
Conclusion
Sparks, Georgia is a small town located in the northeastern part of the state, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. It is situated in the county of Cook, and is part of the Valdosta Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town has a population of approximately 1,000 people, and is known for its rural charm and friendly atmosphere. The economy of the town is largely based on agriculture, and the town is also home to a few small businesses. The racial makeup of the town is predominantly White, with a small percentage of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. The median household income in Sparks is $30,000, and the per capita income is $14,000.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Sparks?
Total Population of Sparks is 2,459.
What is the Total Male Population of Sparks?
Total Male Population of Sparks is 1,092.
What is the Total Female Population of Sparks?
Total Female Population of Sparks is 1,367.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Sparks?
There are 79.88 Males per 100 Females in Sparks.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Sparks?
There are 125.18 Females per 100 Males in Sparks.
What is the Median Population Age in Sparks?
Median Population Age in Sparks is 28.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Sparks
Average Family Size in Sparks is 4.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Sparks
Average Household Size in Sparks is 4.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Sparks?
Per Capita income in Sparks is $14,124.
What is the Median Family Income in Sparks?
Median Family Income in Sparks is $39,722.
What is the Median Household income in Sparks?
Median Household Income in Sparks is $37,226.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Sparks?
Income or Wage Gap in Sparks is 56.4%.
Women in Sparks earn 43.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Sparks?
Inequality or Gini Index in Sparks is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Sparks?
There are 778 People in the Labor Forcein in Sparks.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Sparks?
49.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Sparks.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Sparks?
Unemployment Rate in Sparks is 7.7%.