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Spanish Springs

Nevada · 15,064 residents · 55.563 sq mi
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Spanish Springs is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $83,580. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 67% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $323,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. Households here earn about 50% more than the Nevada median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,064
+67%since 2000
from 9,018 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
271 / sq mi
+67%since 2000
from 162 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+13%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,580
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,451 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,770
+26%since 2000
from $26,908 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
56.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.342
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$323,700
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $170,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,667
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $960 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
77.7%
−17.9 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
12.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+58%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(8,042)
Black0.7%(66)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(521)
Asian1.3%(116)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.8%(1,697)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(12,430)
Black1.2%(175)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(1,608)
Asian2.1%(317)
Other4%(599)
Diversity Score38.9%(5,866)
Diversity Score
39
+107%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+110%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.7%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spanish Springs, Nevada?

Spanish Springs, Nevada has about 15,064 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Spanish Springs, Nevada?

The typical household in Spanish Springs, Nevada earns about $83,580 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spanish Springs, Nevada expensive?

In Spanish Springs, Nevada, the median home is worth about $323,700, and the typical rent is about $1,667 a month.

How educated are people in Spanish Springs, Nevada?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Spanish Springs, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spanish Springs, Nevada?

About 2.5% of people in Spanish Springs, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

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