Sparks, NV Demographics
A map of Sparks's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 57,792 | 53.3% |
Hispanic | 32,670 | 30.1% |
Asian | 7,138 | 6.6% |
Multiracial | 5,464 | 5.0% |
Black | 3,083 | 2.8% |
Native American/Other | 2,298 | 2.1% |
Sparks, Nevada had a population of 108,445 in 2020. It was 53.3% White, 2.8% Black, 6.6% Asian, 30.1% Hispanic, 2.1% Native American/Other, and 5.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Sparks, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 133 places in Nevada, Sparks is the 9th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Sparks's White Population
57,792 residents of Sparks identify as White, or 53.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Sparks slightly larger than the White share of the population of Nevada (45.9% White). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Sparks is ranked #111 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Sparks is more White than neighboring Sun Valley (39.9% White). Sparks is less White than neighboring Spanish Springs (77.5% White), Golden Valley (75.7% White), Reno (57.5% White), and Lemmon Valley (67.2% White).
Sparks's Black Population
3,083 residents of Sparks identify as Black, or 2.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Sparks slightly less than the Black share of the population of Nevada (9.4% Black). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Sparks is ranked #24 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Sparks is more Black than neighboring Sun Valley (1.2% Black), Spanish Springs (0.9% Black), Golden Valley (1.3% Black), and Lemmon Valley (0.4% Black). Sparks is less Black than neighboring Reno (2.9% Black).
Sparks's Asian Population
7,138 residents of Sparks identify as Asian, or 6.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Sparks roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Nevada (8.6% Asian). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Sparks is ranked #10 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Sparks is more Asian than neighboring Sun Valley (1.7% Asian), Spanish Springs (1.9% Asian), Golden Valley (2% Asian), and Lemmon Valley (1.2% Asian). Sparks is less Asian than neighboring Reno (6.9% Asian).
Sparks's Hispanic Population
32,670 residents of Sparks identify as Hispanic, or 30.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Sparks roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Nevada (28.7% Hispanic). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Sparks is ranked #16 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Sparks is more Hispanic than neighboring Spanish Springs (12.6% Hispanic), Golden Valley (14.1% Hispanic), Reno (25.4% Hispanic), and Lemmon Valley (24% Hispanic). Sparks is less Hispanic than neighboring Sun Valley (50.7% Hispanic).
Sparks's Native American/Other Population
2,298 residents of Sparks identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Sparks roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Nevada (2% Native American/Other). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Sparks is ranked #52 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Sparks is more Native American/Other than neighboring Spanish Springs (1.5% Native American/Other), Golden Valley (2% Native American/Other), and Reno (2% Native American/Other). Sparks is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sun Valley (2.5% Native American/Other), and Lemmon Valley (2.4% Native American/Other).
Sparks's Multiracial Population
5,464 residents of Sparks identify as Multiracial, or 5.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Sparks roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Nevada (5.4% Multiracial). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Sparks is ranked #50 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Sparks is more Multiracial than neighboring Sun Valley (4.1% Multiracial), Golden Valley (4.9% Multiracial), and Lemmon Valley (4.9% Multiracial). Sparks is less Multiracial than neighboring Spanish Springs (5.7% Multiracial), and Reno (5.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.