Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
| Here: | 5.0 | | State: | 5.8 |
Median number of rooms in apartments:
| Here: | 4.1 | | State: | 3.8 |
Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Sparks, Texas: |
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- 1 room: 11
- 2 rooms: 8
- 3 rooms: 40
- 4 rooms: 112
- 5 rooms: 212
- 6 rooms: 77
- 7 rooms: 48
- 8 rooms: 27
- 9 or more rooms: 20
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Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Sparks, Texas: |
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- 1 room: 0
- 2 rooms: 9
- 3 rooms: 9
- 4 rooms: 80
- 5 rooms: 28
- 6 rooms: 0
- 7 rooms: 0
- 8 rooms: 0
- 9 or more rooms: 0
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Year house built:
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- 1999 to March 2000: 66
- 1995 to 1998: 174
- 1990 to 1994: 153
- 1980 to 1989: 226
- 1970 to 1979: 82
- 1960 to 1969: 38
- 1950 to 1959: 0
- 1940 to 1949: 0
- 1939 or earlier: 0
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Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Sparks: |
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- no bedroom: 11
- 1 bedroom: 38
- 2 bedrooms: 179
- 3 bedrooms: 241
- 4 bedrooms: 69
- 5 or more bedrooms: 17
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Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Sparks: |
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- no bedroom: 0
- 1 bedroom: 37
- 2 bedrooms: 52
- 3 bedrooms: 37
- 4 bedrooms: 0
- 5 or more bedrooms: 0
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Owners and renters by unit type in %
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Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders
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Cars and other vehicles available in Sparks in owner-occupied houses/condos: |
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- no vehicle: 20
- 1 vehicle: 157
- 2 vehicles: 268
- 3 vehicles: 76
- 4 vehicles: 27
- 5 or more vehicles: 7
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Cars and other vehicles available in Sparks in n renter-occupied apartments |
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- no vehicle: 9
- 1 vehicle: 79
- 2 vehicles: 19
- 3 vehicles: 19
- 4 vehicles: 0
- 5 or more vehicles: 0
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Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses in 2000 in Sparks, TX:
- Less than $10,000: 0
- $10,000 to $14,999: 12
- $15,000 to $19,999: 0
- $20,000 to $24,999: 10
- $25,000 to $29,999: 28
- $30,000 to $34,999: 20
- $35,000 to $39,999: 31
- $40,000 to $49,999: 60
- $50,000 to $59,999: 30
- $60,000 to $69,999: 11
- $70,000 to $79,999: 27
- $80,000 to $89,999: 18
- $90,000 to $99,999: 8
- $100,000 to $124,999: 0
- $125,000 to $149,999: 0
- $150,000 to $174,999: 0
- $175,000 to $199,999: 0
- $200,000 to $249,999: 0
- $250,000 to $299,999: 0
- $300,000 to $399,999: 0
- $400,000 to $499,999: 0
- $500,000 to $749,999: 0
- $750,000 to $999,999: 0
- $1,000,000 or more: 0
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Rent paid by renters in 2007 in Sparks:
- Less than $100: 0 people
- $100 to $149: 12
- $150 to $199: 6
- $200 to $249: 0
- $250 to $299: 17
- $300 to $349: 39
- $350 to $399: 21
- $400 to $449: 0
- $450 to $499: 9
- $500 to $549: 1
- $550 to $599: 0
- $600 to $649: 8
- $650 to $699: 5
- $700 to $749: 0
- $750 to $799: 0
- $800 to $899: 0
- $900 to $999: 0
- $1,000 to $1,249: 0
- $1,250 to $1,499: 0
- $1,500 to $1,999: 0
- $2,000 or more: 0
- No cash rent: 8
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Year of entry for the foreign-born population |
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- 1995 to March 2000: 230
- 1990 to 1994: 305
- 1985 to 1989: 148
- 1980 to 1984: 217
- 1975 to 1979: 132
- 1970 to 1974: 122
- 1970 to 1974: 52
- 1965 to 1969: 33
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Percentage of workers working in this county: 97.1%
Number of people working at home: 0 (0.0% of all workers)

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Travel time to work
- Less than 5 minutes: 14
- 5 to 9 minutes: 62
- 10 to 14 minutes: 84
- 15 to 19 minutes: 167
- 20 to 24 minutes: 219
- 25 to 29 minutes: 82
- 30 to 34 minutes: 102
- 35 to 39 minutes: 11
- 40 to 44 minutes: 8
- 45 to 59 minutes: 78
- 60 to 89 minutes: 29
- 90 or more minutes: 0
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Means of transportation to work
- Drove a car alone: 643 (75%)
- Carpooled: 172 (20%)
- Motorcycle: 11 (1%)
- Walked: 11 (1%)
- Other means: 19 (2%)
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Household income:
- Less than $10,000: 113
- $10,000 to $14,999: 80
- $15,000 to $19,999: 148
- $20,000 to $24,999: 49
- $25,000 to $29,999: 112
- $30,000 to $34,999: 34
- $35,000 to $39,999: 47
- $40,000 to $44,999: 35
- $45,000 to $49,999: 17
- $50,000 to $59,999: 33
- $60,000 to $74,999: 5
- $75,000 to $99,999: 20
- $100,000 to $124,999: 0
- $125,000 to $149,999: 0
- $150,000 to $199,999: 0
- $200,000 or more: 0
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First ancestries reported:
|  Other groups: 2702 |
|  Irish: 11 |
|  Dutch: 11 |
|  Subsaharan African:: 8 |
|  African: 8 |
Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:
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- Mexico (99%)
- Guatemala (1%)
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Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:
- This state: 1354
- Northeast: 5
- Midwest: 0
- South: 63
- West: 126
54% of Sparks residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
Out of people who lived in different houses, 89% lived in this county.
Out of people who lived in different counties, 18% lived in Texas.
Education attainment for males 25 years and older:
- No schooling: 15
- Nursery to 4th grade: 45
- 5th and 6th grade: 124
- 7th and 8th grade: 60
- 9th grade: 61
- 10th grade: 24
- 11th grade: 34
- 12th grade, no diploma: 57
- High school graduate (or equivalency): 92
- Less than 1 year of college: 0
- Some college more than 1 year, no degree: 64
- Associate degree: 10
- Bachelor's degree: 0
- Master's degree: 0
- Professional school degree: 0
- Doctorate degree: 0
Educational Attainment for Males
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Education attainment for females 25 years and older:
- No schooling: 49
- Nursery to 4th grade: 76
- 5th and 6th grade: 129
- 7th and 8th grade: 44
- 9th grade: 74
- 10th grade: 54
- 11th grade: 27
- 12th grade, no diploma: 10
- High school graduate (or equivalency): 85
- Less than 1 year of college: 6
- Some college more than 1 year, no degree: 46
- Associate degree: 46
- Bachelor's degree: 6
- Master's degree: 0
- Professional school degree: 0
- Doctorate degree: 0
Educational Attainment for Females
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Unemployment rate for American Indian and Alaska Native males: 0.0%
Unemployment rate for American Indian and Alaska Native females: 0.0%
Unemployment rate for other race males: 0.0%
Unemployment rate for other race females: 5.4%
Unemployment rate for Hispanic or Latino males: 6.4%
Unemployment rate for Hispanic or Latino females: 16.3%
Median household income in 2007 for: - White non-Hispanic householders: $66,559
- American Indian and Alaska Native householders: $17,683
- Some other race householders: $25,672
- Hispanic or Latino race householders: $21,498






Median 2007 house value for: - Some other race householders: $85,530
- Hispanic or Latino householders: $66,507
Housing units in structures:
- One, detached: 355
- One, attached: 7
- Two: 8
- 50 or more: 13
- Mobile homes: 356
Median worth of mobile homes: $24,166
Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 11%
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 7%
Year Householders Moved Into Unit in Sparks:
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Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos: |
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- Utility gas (82%)
- Bottled, tank, or LP gas (12%)
- Electricity (6%)
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Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments: |
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- Utility gas (46%)
- Bottled, tank, or LP gas (30%)
- Electricity (24%)
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Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 0
| Here: | 0.0% | | Texas: | 6.8% |
Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 9
| Here: | 3.3% | | Texas: | 6.2% |
Students in private undergraduate colleges: 0
| Here: | 0.0% | | Texas: | 15.4% |
School Enrollment by Level of School for Male Students
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School Enrollment by Level of School for Female Students
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Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)
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Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)
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Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)
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Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)
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Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)
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Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)
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