Sparks / Leat, NE

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Sparks / Leat

Two Strike / Lakeview

Batesland / Harrington

Hidden Timber / Antelope Development Area

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · © OpenStreetMap contributors·Sources

Demographics of Sparks / Leat

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

25.1%

Households with Children

31.0%

School Enrollment K-12

554

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.9%
School Age (5-17): 18.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.7%
Working Age (35-54): 20.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.1%
Seniors (65+): 25.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 4.7%
High School / GED: 33.7%
Some College or Associate's: 36.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 25.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 15.6%
Single Parents: 15.4%
Couples & Adults: 30.6%
Living Alone: 38.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
Asian: 2.3%
Black or African American: 0.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 6.9%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 43.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 56.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Indigenous Population by Tribe

Based on tribal enrollment or self-identified affiliation reported to the Census.

American Indian Tribes: 100.0%
Latin American Indian: 0.0%
Alaska Native: 0.0%
Not Specified: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 67.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 26.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 92.9%
Spanish: 4.1%
European & Indo-European: 0.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.4%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 4.2%
Elementary (1-4): 5.7%
Middle School (5-8): 6.4%
High School (9-12): 4.9%
College / Graduate: 5.8%
Not Enrolled: 73.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources