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Spring Creek

Nevada · 12,361 residents · 53.666 sq mi
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Spring Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $85,951. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $207,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. Households here earn about 54% more than the Nevada median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,361
+17%since 2000
from 10,548 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
230 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 197 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.2
+10%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K8K11K13K16K1990201020202024Spring Creek
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,951
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,109 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,640
+44%since 2000
from $20,606 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
55.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.284
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing27.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,500
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$894
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $762 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
68.6%
−19.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
14.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+25%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(9,477)
Black0.2%(20)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(690)
Asian0.3%(34)
Other0%
Diversity Score17%(1,789)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(10,862)
Black0.3%(42)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(965)
Asian0.6%(76)
Other3.2%(395)
Diversity Score27.3%(3,369)
Diversity Score
27
+61%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.4 min
+44%since 2000
from 27.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
11.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.4%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spring Creek, Nevada?

Spring Creek, Nevada has about 12,361 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Spring Creek, Nevada?

The typical household in Spring Creek, Nevada earns about $85,951 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spring Creek, Nevada expensive?

In Spring Creek, Nevada, the median home is worth about $207,500, and the typical rent is about $894 a month.

How educated are people in Spring Creek, Nevada?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Spring Creek, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spring Creek, Nevada?

About 4.8% of people in Spring Creek, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spring Creek, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Spring Creek, Nevada has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,495 residents, a change of about 111 percent over that period.

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

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