Sparks is a city in Washoe County, Nevada, United States. It was founded in 1904, incorporated on March 15, 1905, and is located just east of Reno. The 2020 U.S. Census counted 108,445 residents in the city. It is the fifth most populous city in Nevada. It is named after John Sparks, Nevada governor (1903–1908), and a member of the Silver Party.
Sparks is located within the Reno–Sparks metropolitan area.
| Ethnicity | Sparks | USA |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 32.1% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| HOUSEHOLD INCOME | Sparks | USA |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.7% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.8% | 7.1% |
| Education | Sparks | USA |
|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8% | 7.0% |
| High School or GED | 26% | 27.0% |
| Other College | 27% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9% | 9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1% | 1.0% |