Sparks City, Nevada
As of the census of 2000, there were 66346 residents, 24601 households, and 16637 families in the city. The population density was 2773.6 people per square mile (1070.89/km˛), it is seventh most densely populated city in Nevada. There were 26025 housing units at an average density of 1088 per square mile (420.08/km˛). The average household size was 2.67 persons, and the average family size was 3.19 persons. In the city the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96 males. The median age was 34.5 years, The median age of males and females living in Sparks City was 33.5 and 35.5 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 52001 White, 1591 Black or African American, 780 American Indian, 3308 Asian, 330 Native Hawaiian, 2295 from two or more races and 6041 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $45745, it is the 26th highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Nevada. The median income for a family in the city was $52029, making it the 23rd wealthiest city by median family income among the Nevada. The per capita income for the city was $21122, it is Nevada's 23rd wealthiest city by per capita income. The median income was $25093, The median income for males was $28388, compared to $20812 for females.
In 2000, 17619 pupils and students, of which 8508 are male and 9111 are female, 26.56% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 888 nursery or pri school, 1135 kindergarten, 8192 elementary school, 3824 high school and 3580 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 66346 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 66352 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 66908 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 69643 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 73518 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 76514 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 80207 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 82072 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 84137 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 86829 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 88602 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 485 | 403 | 888 |
| Kindergarten | 613 | 522 | 1135 |
| Elementary school | 4051 | 4141 | 8192 |
| High school | 1860 | 1964 | 3824 |
| College or graduate school | 1499 | 2081 | 3580 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparks city, Nevada | $45745 | $52029 | $21122 |
| Washoe County, Nevada | $45815 | $54283 | $24277 |
| Nevada, United States | $44581 | $50849 | $21989 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |