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Sparks

Nevada · 108,445 residents · 36.493 sq mi
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Sparks has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,187. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $324,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
108,445
+63%since 2000
from 66,346 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,972 / sq mi
+63%since 2000
from 1,818 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+7%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
48K65K82K99K116K1990201020202024Sparks
2024110K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,187
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,745 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,592
+54%since 2000
from $21,122 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$324,000
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,244
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $716 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
43.3% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+59%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(46,122)
Black2.3%(1,507)
Hispanic / Latino19.7%(13,068)
Asian4.9%(3,266)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.4%(36,088)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(57,792)
Black2.8%(3,083)
Hispanic / Latino30.1%(32,670)
Asian6.6%(7,138)
Other4.3%(4,658)
Diversity Score74.4%(80,715)
Diversity Score
74
+37%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+112%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.6%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
15.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−70.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sparks, Nevada?

Sparks, Nevada has about 108,445 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sparks, Nevada?

The typical household in Sparks, Nevada earns about $67,187 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sparks, Nevada expensive?

In Sparks, Nevada, the median home is worth about $324,000, and the typical rent is about $1,244 a month.

How educated are people in Sparks, Nevada?

About 23.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sparks, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sparks, Nevada?

About 9.2% of people in Sparks, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sparks, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Sparks, Nevada has grown since 1990. The population has added about 55,078 residents, a change of about 103 percent over that period.

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

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