Sparks, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 113, Sparks's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Sparks is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Lincoln County. The total population is 113. It ranks as the 649th most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sparks is 31.9 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 37.0 years. With 31.0% of the population under 18, Sparks has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sparks is $46,667. This is 28% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 42% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.0%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $56,700. Housing costs are 72% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, Sparks is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sparks is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.0%.

Education

2.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 90% lower than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 62.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Sparks, Oklahoma is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Oklahoma state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.