Sparks, Georgia

Sparks is a town located in Cook County, Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,755.

Geography

Location of Sparks, Georgia

Sparks is located at 31°10'9" North, 83°26'23" West (31.169210, -83.439757)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 10.2 km² (3.9 mi²). 9.5 km² (3.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.7 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 6.87% water.

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 1,755 people, 644 households, and 443 families residing in the town. The population density is 185.6/km² (480.3/mi²). There are 743 housing units at an average density of 78.6/km² (203.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 53.16% White, 43.65% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.60% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. 3.42% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 644 households out of which 37.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% are married couples living together, 20.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% are non-families. 27.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.69 and the average family size is 3.25.

In the town the population is spread out with 30.8% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 32 years. For every 100 females there are 86.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 80.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $26,806, and the median income for a family is $29,861. Males have a median income of $22,583 versus $16,087 for females. The per capita income for the town is $10,779. 26.7% of the population and 19.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 35.9% of those under the age of 18 and 28.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.