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Spanish Springs, Nevada
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Location of Spanish Springs, Nevada
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| Area | |
| • Total | 55.89 sq mi (144.76 km2) |
| • Land | 55.56 sq mi (143.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.33 sq mi (0.86 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,518 ft (1,377 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 17,314 |
| • Density | 311.61/sq mi (120.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
89436, 89441
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| Area code(s) | 775 |
| FIPS code | 32-68350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852658 |
Spanish Springs is a community in Washoe County, Nevada, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city. Spanish Springs is located in the northeastern part of the larger Reno and Sparks area. In 2020, about 17,314 people lived there.
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Where is Spanish Springs?
Spanish Springs is located at 39°39′30″N 119°41′42″W / 39.65833°N 119.69500°W. It covers a total area of about 145 square kilometers (56 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
History of Spanish Springs
Spanish Springs has an interesting past, especially with aviation.
Early Airfields
- Sky Ranch Airport: In the 1940s, there was a dirt airstrip called Sky Ranch Airport. It was about 2,000 feet (610 meters) long.
- Reno Air Races: This airport was the very first place where the famous Reno Air Races were held in 1964 and 1965.
- Rocket Engine Testing: Later, in the late 1960s and early 1970s, Sky Ranch became a testing site for Rocketdyne. They tested rocket engines here that were used in the Space Program. The testing area was huge, covering about 126,000 acres (510 square kilometers).
Modern Development
Today, the land where Sky Ranch Airport once stood is covered by new homes. The Reno-Sparks area is growing, and more housing developments are being built.
Spanish Springs Airport
When Sky Ranch closed in 1970, a new airfield was built about 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) to the west. This new airport, known as Spanish Springs Airport (N86), has been open and used continuously since 1971.
Education in Spanish Springs
Students in Spanish Springs attend schools in the Washoe County School District.
Paiute Language Classes
- In 2013, Spanish Springs High School started offering a special class. Students can learn the Paiute language.
- Washoe County was the first school district in Nevada to offer classes in the Paiute language. This helps keep the language and culture alive.
Public Library
Spanish Springs also has its own public library. It is a branch of the Washoe County Library system.
People of Spanish Springs
The number of people living in Spanish Springs has grown over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 9,018 | — | |
| 2010 | 15,064 | 67.0% | |
| 2020 | 17,314 | 14.9% | |
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Population Growth
- In 2000, there were 9,018 people living in Spanish Springs.
- By 2010, the population had grown to 15,064 people.
- In the most recent census in 2020, the population reached 17,314.
Community Life
In 2000, there were over 3,000 households in Spanish Springs. Many of these households were families with children. About 47% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most families were married couples living together. The average household had about 3 people.
The community is made up of people of different ages. In 2000, about 31% of the population was under 18 years old. The average age of people living in Spanish Springs was 35 years old.
The average income for families in Spanish Springs was about $72,026 in 2000. A small percentage of families and people lived below the poverty line.
See also
- In Spanish: Spanish Springs (Nevada) para niños
