Sparks, Washoe County, Nevada
Sparks: City in Washoe County, Nevada, United States
About
Sparks is a city located in the county of Washoe in the U.S. state of Nevada. Its population at the 2010 census was 90,264 and a population density of 959 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 106,900 inhabitants.
The city was created 119 years ago in 1903.
Quick Facts about Sparks
| Population : | 106,900 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nevada (United States) |
| County : | Washoe County |
| Head of government : | mayor |
| Postal code : | 89431–89436 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 775 |
| Area : | 94.11 km2 |
| Named for : | John Sparks |
| Altitude : | 4,413 feet / 1345 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1904 (119 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time : | 07:09:38 (30th May 2023) |
| Density : | 1,136 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 15.56% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sparks is located at 39°32'6"N 119°45'10"W (39.5349100, -119.7526900).
Sparks map
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- Official Website
Official website of Sparks
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Demographics
The population of Sparks increased by 15.56% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 90,264 | - | census |
| 2011 | 91,616 | 1.48% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 92,406 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 93,317 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 94,561 | 1.32% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 95,759 | 1.25% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 98,068 | 2.35% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 100,048 | 1.98% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 103,979 | 3.78% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 105,006 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 106,900 | 1.77% | estimation process |
People born in Sparks (18)
People born in Sparks, including actress and musician Jena Malone, actress Mädchen Amick, 28th Governor of Nevada Jim Gibbons, .
List
- Josh Weston (American bodybuilder and movie actor) he was born in 20/01/1973
- Bruce Breslow (American businessman and politician) he was born in 02/02/1956
- Lloyd Butler (American rower) he was born in 11/11/1924
- Steve Portenga (American stock car racing driver) he was born in 22/05/1970
- T. J. Bell (racecar driver) he was born in 25/08/1980
- Vernon White (American mixed martial artist) he was born in 03/12/1971
- Gabby Williams (French-American basketball player (1996-)) she was born in 09/09/1996
- Kyle Roberts (American-football player (1992-)) he was born in 09/02/1992
- Tony Regan (actor (1908–1988)) he was born in 11/08/1908
- Kevin Partida (US association football player) he was born in 10/03/1995
- Angelina Keeley (American charity organizer and political activist) she was born in 06/07/1989
- Edwin F. Wagner (mathematician) he was born in 23/12/1933
- Mabel Mariani Brown (instructor in English) she was born in 04/05/1907
- Edwin L. Cantlon (physician) he was born in 24/07/1911
- John E. Cantlon (American scientist) he was born in 06/10/1921
Schools in Sparks
College & universities near Sparks, NV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 443669 | Milan Institute-Sparks | Sparks (NV) | 89431 |
| 457785 | International Academy of Style | Reno (NV) | 89502-1559 |
| 181941 | Career College of Northern Nevada | Sparks (NV) | 89434-7905 |
| 182290 | University of Nevada-Reno | Reno (NV) | 89557 |
| 476841 | Paul Mitchell the School-Reno | Reno (NV) | 89502 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Sparks, NV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPX | Sparks, Nevada (Thruway Buses) | 1100 Nugget Avenue | BUS |
| SPR | Sparks, Nevada (Train Stop) | Nugget Ave. east of 11th St. | RAIL |
| RNO | Reno | 280 North Center St. | RAIL |
| TRU | Truckee station | 10065 Donner Pass Road | RAIL |
| SOD | Soda Springs, California | 22002 Donner Pass Rd. | BUS |
Post offices near Sparks
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Spark Post Office | Sparks (NV) | 89431 |
| Ren Post Office | Reno (NV) | 89510 |
| Downtown Reno New Post Office | Reno (NV) | 89501 |
| Galena Post Office | Reno (NV) | 89502 |
| Vista Post Office | Sparks (NV) | 89434 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Sparks , Georgia town in Cook County, Georgia, United States with a population of 2,015 people.
- Sparks , Oklahoma town in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, United States with a population of 172 people.
Other cities in Washoe County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Washoe County , NV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Reno | 259,290 | County seat of Washoe County, Nevada, United States |
| Spanish Springs | 15,064 | Census designated place |
| Cold Springs | 8,544 | City in Nevada, United States of America |
| Sun Valley | 1,406 | Resort city in Blaine County, Idaho, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Sparks distances to largest Nevada cities
