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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sparkman

Arkansas · 586 residents · 1.291 sq mi
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Sparkman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,208. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $35,100. The poverty rate of 21.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

586
+4%since 1990
from 561 in 1990
1990 – 2025
454 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 435 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.6
+7%since 1990
from 36.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3294084885676471990201020202024Sparkman
2024430
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,208
+80%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $10,658 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,492
+76%since 1990
from $7,091 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.9%
−11.5 ptssince 1990
from 33.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$35,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$313
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $195 in 1990
US average: $602
68.8%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 70.2% in 1990
31.2% rent
1.4
−42%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic51.9%(291)
Black47.8%(268)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score64.3%(361)
2000
White, non-Hispanic50.3%(295)
Black42.2%(247)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(40)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score69.8%(409)
70
+8%since 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.1%
+12.6 ptssince 1990
from 51.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.1 min
−13%since 1990
from 20.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Sparkman, Arkansas?

Sparkman, Arkansas has about 586 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sparkman, Arkansas?

The typical household in Sparkman, Arkansas earns about $25,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sparkman, Arkansas expensive?

In Sparkman, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $35,100, and the typical rent is about $313 a month.

How educated are people in Sparkman, Arkansas?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sparkman, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sparkman, Arkansas?

About 21.9% of people in Sparkman, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sparkman, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Sparkman, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 25 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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