Sparks, Nevada
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Sparks, Nevada, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Sparks | Nevada | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 110,024 | 3,184,612 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $89,056 | $78,260 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 37.2 | 39.1 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 27.6% | 27.9% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $483,800 | $435,400 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,716 | $1,597 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% | 7.0% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 15.9% | 19.1% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.8% | 60.0% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 24.0 | 24.8 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 11.1% | 11.9% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 44.4% | 44.0% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Sparks, Nevada
| Statistic | Sparks | Nevada | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 52.8% | 44.8% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 32.4% | 29.6% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 2.3% | 9.0% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 6.2% | 8.8% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 4.2% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 61.0 | 69.2 | 61.4 |
Age in Sparks, Nevada
| Statistic | Sparks | Nevada | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 37.2 | 39.1 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 22.1% | 21.7% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 9.1% | 8.0% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 15.8% | 14.4% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 13.0% | 13.9% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 24.2% | 25.0% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 15.7% | 17.0% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Sparks, Nevada
| Statistic | Sparks | Nevada | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 42,414 | 1,202,593 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 64.2% | 63.8% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 31.5% | 29.2% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 19.8% | 19.8% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 26.1% | 28.0% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 34.5% | 34.8% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Sparks, Nevada
| Statistic | Sparks | Nevada | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $42,099 | $41,354 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 9.3% | 13.9% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.0% | 16.5% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.2% | 18.2% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 10.5% | 10.9% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 24.1% | 30.2% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 9.6% | 12.7% | n/a |
Housing in Sparks, Nevada
| Statistic | Sparks | Nevada | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 45,898 | 1,326,471 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 62.4% | 60.4% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 23.7% | 21.8% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 7.6% | 9.3% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,993.0 | 1,996.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 40.2% | 40.0% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 30.3% | 33.1% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $2,257 | $2,027 | n/a |
Education in Sparks, Nevada
| Statistic | Sparks | Nevada | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 12.4% | 12.5% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 24.3% | 27.6% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 35.6% | 32.0% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.9% | 18.1% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 9.7% | 9.8% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Sparks, Nevada
| Statistic | Sparks | Nevada | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 69.0% | 63.2% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 70.7% | 70.5% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 2.0% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 24.3% | 22.8% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 4.6% | 5.4% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 4.7% | 7.0% | n/a |
Origins and language in Sparks, Nevada
| Statistic | Sparks | Nevada | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 36.0% | 27.5% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 7.9% | 10.2% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 8.0% | 8.9% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 74.3% | 70.5% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 19.2% | 19.9% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 19.0% | 20.9% | 16.7% |