Sparks, NV

About

In 2023, N/A had a population of 109k people with a median age of 36.9 and a median household income of $86,979. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Sparks, NV grew from 108,025 to 109,106, a 1% increase and its median household income grew from $82,938 to $86,979, a 4.87% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in undefined are White (Non-Hispanic) (54.4%), Two+ (Hispanic) (13.8%), Other (Hispanic) (9.93%), White (Hispanic) (7.65%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.17%).

None of the households in N/A reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.2% of the residents in N/A are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in N/A was $455,900, and the homeownership rate was 59.9%.

United States Nevada Washoe County, NV Reno, NV Washoe County (North)--Sparks City PUMA, NV Washoe County (South Central)--Reno City PUMA, NV Washoe County (South) PUMA, NV

Population & Diversity

N/A is home to a population of 109k people, from which 92.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 14.7% of Sparks, NV residents were born outside of the country (16k people).

In 2023, there were 3.95 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (59.3k people) in N/A than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15k Two+ (Hispanic) and 10.8k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

92.2%

2023 Citizenship

91.8%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 92.2% of Sparks, NV residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in N/A was 91.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in undefined

White (Non-Hispanic)
59.3k ± 1.94k
Two+ (Hispanic)
15k ± 2.33k
Other (Hispanic)
10.8k ± 1.57k

32.6%

Hispanic Population

35.6k people

In 2023, there were 3.95 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (59.3k people) in N/A than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15k Two+ (Hispanic) and 10.8k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

32.6% of the people in N/A are hispanic (35.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in N/A as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

14.7%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

16k people

16%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

17.3k people

As of 2023, 14.7% of Sparks, NV residents (16k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in N/A was 16%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,083 ± 264
Gulf War (2001-)
1,975 ± 418
Gulf War (1990s)
757 ± 202

N/A has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.05 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Employment

Occupations

55.9k

2023 Value

± 2,121

2.59%

1 Year growth

± 5.16%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in N/A grew at a rate of 2.59%, from 54.5k employees to 55.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in N/A, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,331 people), Management Occupations (5,660 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,314 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of N/A.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

55.9k

2023 Value

± 2,121

2.59%

1 Year growth

± 5.16%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in N/A grew at a rate of 2.59%, from 54.5k employees to 55.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in N/A, are Retail Trade (6,623 people), Manufacturing (6,610 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (5,628 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of N/A, though some of these residents may live in N/A and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

5.19%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.53M people employed in Nevada. This represents a 5.19% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 21.2%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Nevada.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Nevada went to Donald J. Trump with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.5%), followed by Other (1.51%).

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.6%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (47.5%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.51%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Nevada went to Donald J. Trump with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.5%), followed by Other (1.51%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Nevada for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Representative Elections

Education

In 2022, universities in Sparks, NV awarded 301 degrees. The student population of Sparks, NV in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 191 male students and 170 female students.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in N/A was $455,900 in 2023, which is 1.5 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $423,500 to $455,900, a 7.65% increase. The homeownership rate in N/A is 59.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

Housing

Property

$455,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,354

$24,748

Median Property Taxes

±$1,148

Rent vs Own

59.9%

Homeownership

2023

70.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 59.9% of the housing units in N/A were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.4%.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$86,979

Median Household Income

± $2,995

41.3k

Number of Households

± 1,731

In 2023, the median household income of the 41.3k households in N/A grew to $86,979 from the previous year's value of $82,938.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (73%)
Carpooled (12.8%)
Worked At Home (9.5%)

In 2023, 73% of workers in N/A drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.8%) and those who worked at home (9.5%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

N/A minutes

Average Travel Time

The chart below shows how the median household income in Sparks, NV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in N/A is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Health

Primary care physicians in Washoe County, NV see 1230 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.8% decrease from the previous year (1292 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1438 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 293 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,230 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washoe County, NV

Primary care physicians in Washoe County, NV see an average of 1,230 patients per year. This represents a 4.8% decrease from the previous year (1,292 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Washoe County, NV in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.1% under 18 years, 23.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.66%

Uninsured

54.8%

Employer Coverage

12.1%

Medicaid

11.5%

Medicare

10.3%

Non-Group

1.61%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in N/A declined by 1.74% from 9.83% to 9.66%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in N/A changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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