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Sparks, TX
Census-designated place in El Paso County, Texas.
Population
4,134
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,953
ZIP codes
0
Sparks and its ZIP codes
Sparks at a glance
- Sparks is about 26 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $34,876, 56% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $103,800 (63% below Texas) and median rent is $1,080 a month.
Local data for Sparks, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sparks, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,876
Poverty rate
51.7%
Median home value
$103,800
Median rent
$1,080/mo
Homeownership
65.8%
Bachelor's or higher
4.5%
Median age
30.9
Average commute
20.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,997), Italian Americans (46).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for El Paso County. PPP loans are for Sparks.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,515
338,016 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,306
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$10.3B
FY 2026, $11,900 per person
How people get to work
Sparks, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.4%
- Carpooled2.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home3.1%
Average one-way commute: 20.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sparks, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
649
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
2,695
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 35°F
8.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sparks, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
33.5%
U.S. 11.1% +22.4 pts
Cities near Sparks
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Horizon CityCity | 2.5 mi | 8.7 |
| SocorroCity | 2.6 mi | 22 |
| ClintTown | 5.6 mi | 2 |
| Agua DulceCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 7.8 |
| San ElizarioCity | 6.7 mi | 6.9 |
| Morning GloryCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.1 |
| Homestead Meadows SouthCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.7 |
| FabensCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.3 |
| Homestead Meadows NorthCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 15.6 |
| Fort BlissCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 17.9 |
| ButterfieldCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| TornilloCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.5 |
| El PasoCity | 18 mi | 258.8 |
| Sunland Park, NMCity | 25 mi | 14.7 |
| Prado VerdeCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.1 |
| CanutilloCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sparks, TX in?
- Sparks is in El Paso County, Texas.
- What is the population of Sparks, TX?
- About 4,134 people live in Sparks, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sparks?
- Nearby places include Horizon City (2.5 mi), Socorro (2.6 mi), Clint (5.6 mi), Agua Dulce (6.7 mi), San Elizario (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023