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Sparkman

Arkansas · 355 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 $25,341. Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 231 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 26.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
73% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
355
−39%since 2000
from 586 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
275 / sq mi
−39%since 2000
from 454 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.4
+20%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3294084885676471990201020202024Sparkman
2024430
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,341
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,208 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,873
+51%since 2000
from $12,492 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.3%
US avg: 10%
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$439
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
27.3% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.6%(208)
Black31%(110)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score66.3%(235)
Diversity Score
66
−5%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+23%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
33.3%
+24.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 41.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.0%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
Female
54.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−69.5 ptssince 2013
from 76.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sparkman, Arkansas?

Sparkman, Arkansas has about 355 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sparkman, Arkansas?

The typical household in Sparkman, Arkansas earns about $25,341 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sparkman, Arkansas expensive?

In Sparkman, Arkansas, the typical rent is about $439 a month.

How educated are people in Sparkman, Arkansas?

About 10.0% 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 26.5% 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 206 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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