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Sparks

Oklahoma · 122 residents · 0.399 sq mi
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Sparks has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,000. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $46,100. The poverty rate of 30.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
122
−11%since 2000
from 137 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
306 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 343 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+3%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
851682513344171990201020202024Sparks
2024113
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,000
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,695
+168%since 2000
from $7,715 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,100
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
12.0% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+10%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81%(111)
Black3.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.3%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(102)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.1%(7)
Diversity Score19.8%(24)
Diversity Score
20
+61%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+27.8 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
−30%since 2000
from 41.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2011
from 36.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.3%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sparks, Oklahoma?

Sparks, Oklahoma has about 122 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sparks, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Sparks, Oklahoma earns about $40,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sparks, Oklahoma expensive?

In Sparks, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $46,100.

How educated are people in Sparks, Oklahoma?

About 1.9% of adults age 25 and over in Sparks, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sparks, Oklahoma?

About 30.7% of people in Sparks, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sparks, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Sparks, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 52 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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