Sparks, Texas facts for kids
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Sparks, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | El Paso |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km2) |
| • Land | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,816 ft (1,163 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,760 |
| • Density | 3,520/sq mi (1,360/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
79928
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| FIPS code | 48-69432 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408787 |
Sparks is a community in El Paso County, Texas, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the U.S. Census Bureau identifies for gathering statistics. In 2020, about 4,760 people lived there. Sparks is part of the larger El Paso metropolitan area.
Where is Sparks Located?
Sparks is located in El Paso County. The United States Census Bureau says that the community covers about 1.3 square miles (3.5 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within its borders.
Who Lives in Sparks?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 4,760 | — | |
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Every ten years, the United States counts its population. This count is called a census. The most recent census was in 2020. It showed that 4,760 people lived in Sparks. There were 896 households and 808 families living in the area.
Most people in Sparks are of Hispanic or Latino background. In 2020, about 97.88% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Here is a quick look at the different groups of people in Sparks in 2020:
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 51 | 1.07% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 15 | 0.32% |
| Native American (not Hispanic) | 12 | 0.25% |
| Asian (not Hispanic) | 7 | 0.15% |
| Pacific Islander (not Hispanic) | 3 | 0.06% |
| Some Other Race (not Hispanic) | 2 | 0.04% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (not Hispanic) | 11 | 0.23% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,659 | 97.88% |
| Total | 4,760 |
Education in Sparks
Students in Sparks attend schools that are part of the Socorro Independent School District.
The schools that serve Sparks are:
- Mission Ridge Elementary School
- Desert Wind Middle School
- Eastlake High School
See also
In Spanish: Sparks (Texas) para niños
