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Sparkill

New York · 1,581 residents · 0.53 sq mi
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Sparkill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $146,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $508,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. Households here earn about 106% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,581
Unchangedsince 2019
from 1,586 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,983 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2019
from 2,992 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
−1%since 2019
from 42.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K201020202024Sparkill
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$146,250
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $119,313 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,642
+17%since 2019
from $47,446 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
77.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 73.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food8.5%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$508,300
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $443,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 88.8% in 2019
14.0% rent
Afford Score
3.5
−7%since 2019
from 3.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic56.6%(897)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino25.4%(403)
Asian15.3%(243)
Other2.7%(43)
Diversity Score73.9%(1,172)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(1,018)
Black1.5%(24)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(293)
Asian11.8%(186)
Other3%(47)
Diversity Score66.1%(1,045)
Diversity Score
66
−11%since 2019
from 74 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 60.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 93.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 20.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
−14%since 2019
from 33.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.1%
−10.9 ptssince 2019
from 86.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
80.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2019
from 73.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 50.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 45.2% in 2019
Female
53.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 54.8% in 2019
Foreign born
17.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2019
from 23.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sparkill, New York?

Sparkill, New York has about 1,581 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sparkill, New York?

The typical household in Sparkill, New York earns about $146,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sparkill, New York expensive?

In Sparkill, New York, the median home is worth about $508,300.

How educated are people in Sparkill, New York?

About 57.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sparkill, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sparkill, New York?

About 2.7% of people in Sparkill, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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