Sparks is a town located in Cook County Georgia. Sparks has a 2024 population of 2,025. Sparks is currently declining at a rate of -0.2% annually and its population has decreased by -0.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,040 in 2020.
The average household income in Sparks is $56,089 with a poverty rate of 28.32%. The median age in Sparks is 28.8 years: 28.4 years for males, and 32.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sparks was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,292 | 52.54% |
| White | 801 | 32.57% |
| Two or more races | 366 | 14.88% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 613 | 3.97 | 43.9 | 56.1 |
| Married | 265 | 4.08 | 58.9 | 41.1 |
| Non Family | 131 | 1.4 | 36.6 | 63.4 |
| Female | 130 | 5.6 | 23.8 | 76.2 |
| Male | 87 | 5.08 | 39.1 | 60.9 |
4.38
Average Family Size
3.97
Average Household Size
43.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 184 | 13.94% |
| Associates Degree | 69 | 5.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 83 | 6.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 39 | 2.95% |
| High School Graduate | 585 | 44.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 203 | 15.38% |
| Some College | 157 | 11.89% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 666 | 498 | 25 |
| White | 522 | 409 | 97 |
| Hispanic | 132 | 26 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 90 | 26 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 78.35%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.58%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,442 | $0 | $29,907 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,339 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,583 | $46,087 | $18,884 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,232 | $32,159 | $14,408 |
| Overall | $29,761 | $45,652 | $23,319 |
| Some College | $24,960 | $0 | $22,734 |
$29,761
Average Earnings
$45,652
Average Male
$23,319
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.94% of Sparks residents speak only English, while 13.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,252 | 483 | 38.58% |
| White | 607 | 94 | 15.49% |
| Hispanic | 534 | 89 | 16.67% |
| Multiple | 366 | 19 | 5.19% |
28.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.03%
Male Poverty Rate
34.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sparks is Black, with 38.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sparks is Multiple, with 5.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.05% |
| Some College | 23.45% |
| High School | 20.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 72% |
| Female Employed | 15.45% |
| Male Employed | 3.94% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $39,722 | $62,319 |
| Households | $37,226 | $56,089 |
| Married Families | $72,629 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,250 | $28,918 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.8%
Male Marriage Rate
35.5%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
80
Number of Veterans
80
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 41 |
| Vietnam | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 28 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 51 | 6.33% |
| White | 29 | 4.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
26.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
8.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.6%
Labor Force Participation
45.8%
Employment Rate
7.7%
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
82.19%
Born in Sparks
94.75%
Native Born
5.25%
Foreign Born
4.19%
Non Citizen
1.06%
Naturalized
94.75% of Sparks residents were born in the United States, with 82.19% having been born in Georgia. 4.19% 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 | 2,006 | -4 | -0.2% |
| 2028 | 2,010 | -4 | -0.2% |
| 2027 | 2,014 | -3 | -0.15% |
| 2026 | 2,017 | -4 | -0.2% |
| 2025 | 2,021 | -4 | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 2,025 | -4 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 2,029 | 18 | 0.9% |
| 2022 | 2,011 | -29 | -1.42% |
| 2021 | 2,040 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 2,040 | 27 | 1.34% |
| 2019 | 2,013 | 6 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 2,007 | -12 | -0.59% |
| 2017 | 2,019 | 4 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 2,015 | 3 | 0.15% |
| 2015 | 2,012 | -30 | -1.47% |
| 2014 | 2,042 | 26 | 1.29% |
| 2013 | 2,016 | 13 | 0.65% |
| 2012 | 2,003 | -16 | -0.79% |
| 2011 | 2,019 | -24 | -1.17% |
| 2010 | 2,043 | 0 | 0% |