This was 1.7 percent lower than the state average of 33.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 102,895.
85.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Sparks for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 10,113 | 14.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 14,994 | 21.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 3,366 | 4.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 6,644 | 9.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 12,212 | 17.5 |
| Associate's degree | 6,186 | 8.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 11,000 | 15.8 |
| Master's degree | 4,078 | 5.8 |
| Professional school degree | 762 | 1.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 474 | 0.7 |
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