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Sparkman

Arkansas · 427 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 $29,545. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 159 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $42,300. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
427
−27%since 2000
from 586 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
331 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 454 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.9
+21%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3294084885676471990201020202024Sparkman
2024430
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,545
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,208 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,915
+11%since 2000
from $12,492 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade44.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,300
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$497
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.2%
−43.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
36.6% rent
Vacancy rate
38.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+3%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.3%(295)
Black42.2%(247)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(40)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.8%(409)
2010
White, non-Hispanic55.3%(236)
Black38.4%(164)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score66.4%(284)
Diversity Score
66
−5%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.8%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+61%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.2%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
Female
60.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.4%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sparkman, Arkansas?

Sparkman, Arkansas has about 427 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sparkman, Arkansas?

The typical household in Sparkman, Arkansas earns about $29,545 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 $42,300, and the typical rent is about $497 a month.

How educated are people in Sparkman, Arkansas?

About 9.8% 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 13.6% of people in Sparkman, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sparkman, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Sparkman, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 134 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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