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Sparks, GA
Town in Cook County, Georgia.
Population
2,056
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
518
ZIP codes
0
Sparks and its ZIP codes
Sparks at a glance
- Sparks is about 2.7 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $39,191 a year, 49% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $86,300 (72% below Georgia) and median rent is $929 a month.
Local data for Sparks, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sparks, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,191
Poverty rate
27.6%
Median home value
$86,300
Median rent
$929/mo
Homeownership
43.9%
Bachelor's or higher
8.3%
Median age
36.2
Average commute
17.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (194), Irish Americans (95), German Americans (45).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cook County. PPP loans are for Sparks.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,972
4,540 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,432
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$107M
FY 2026, $6,233 per person
How people get to work
Sparks, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.1%
- Carpooled1.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle2.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 17.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sparks, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
178
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
74
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 39°F
50.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sparks, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
19.1%
U.S. 12.1% +7.0 pts
Smoking
21.9%
U.S. 12.8% +9.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.1%
U.S. 11.1% +8.0 pts
Cities near Sparks
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AdelCity | 3.9 mi | 8.9 |
| LenoxTown | 6.6 mi | 1.6 |
| EllentonTown | 8.8 mi | 0.8 |
| CecilCity | 8.8 mi | 1 |
| NashvilleCity | 12 mi | 5.1 |
| HahiraCity | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| BerlinCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| OmegaCity | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| Ray CityCity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| MorvenCity | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| Norman ParkCity | 16 mi | 3.1 |
| EnigmaTown | 18 mi | 3.3 |
| UnionvilleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| PhillipsburgCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| AlapahaTown | 19 mi | 1 |
| Moody AFBCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sparks, GA in?
- Sparks is in Cook County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Sparks, GA?
- About 2,056 people live in Sparks, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sparks?
- Nearby places include Adel (3.9 mi), Lenox (6.6 mi), Ellenton (8.8 mi), Cecil (8.8 mi), Nashville (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023