Sparks is a city located in Washoe County, Nevada. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 66,346. Although Sparks was originally distinct from Reno, they have both grown toward each other to such a degree that today the border between them is purely political. They are often referred to as a twin city (i.e. “Reno-Sparks"). According to the local joke, “Reno is so close to Hell you can see Sparks.”
Geography
Sparks is located at 39°33′16″ North, 119°44′8″ West (39.554543, -119.735643)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 62.1 km˛ (24.0 mi˛). 62.0 km˛ (23.9 mi˛) of it is land and 0.2 km˛ (0.1 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.25% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 66,346 people, 24,601 households, and 16,630 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,070.9/km˛ (2,773.6/mi˛). There are 26,025 housing units at an average density of 420.1/km˛ (1,088.0/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 78.38% White, 2.40% African American, 1.18% Native American, 4.99% Asian, 0.50% Pacific Islander, 9.11% from other races, and 3.46% from two or more races. 19.70% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
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