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Sparks, GA


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Sparks, Georgia

Sparks, Georgia, in Cook county, is 51 miles SE of Albany, Georgia (center to center) and 120 miles NW of Jacksonville, Florida. There are 1,755 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Sparks

In Sparks, about 46% of adults are married. The faces of Sparks are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate the town. People in Sparks are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sparks had a median family income of $29,861.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Sparks Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Sparks that were owner-occupied was 80%. The town housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size.

Commuting

In Sparks, 88% of commuters drive to work. Sparks offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. More folks in the town use public transportation than most people elsewhere. One of the nice things about Sparks is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Sparks strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophySparks Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophySparks Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 11%Sparks Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Sparks Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Sparks, GA

Comparing Sparks to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity108
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Female Share of the Population87
Senior Citizens34
Male Share of the Population35
Age of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married25

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income23
People Above Poverty13
College Educated Adults12
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Public Transportation Use99
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Affordability of Rents77
People Living Alone55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
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