Sparks, NV

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2023 Population

109,106

1% 1-year growth

US Senator

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jacky Rosen

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

36.9

0.27% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

9.02%

6.25% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$86,979

4.87% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$455,900

7.65% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

55,880

2.59% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Sparks, NV 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 Sparks, NV 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 Sparks, NV 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 Sparks, NV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sparks, NV are Career College of Northern Nevada (212 degrees awarded in 2022) and Milan Institute-Sparks (89 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Sparks, NV was $455,900, and the homeownership rate was 59.9%.

Most people in Sparks, NV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Sparks, NV was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Sparks, NV 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 Sparks, NV 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 Sparks, NV was 91.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Sparks, NV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sparks, NV

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

32.6% of the people in Sparks, NV are hispanic (35.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Sparks, NV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Nevada.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
221,001 ± 11,123 people
Philippines
91,834 ± 7,329 people
El Salvador
23,902 ± 3,781 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nevada was Mexico, the natal country of 221,001 Nevada residents, followed by Philippines with 91,834 and El Salvador with 23,902.

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 Sparks, NV was 16%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Sparks, NV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

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

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

Economy

The economy of Sparks, NV employs 55.9k people. The largest industries in Sparks, NV are Retail Trade (6,623 people), Manufacturing (6,610 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (5,628 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($83,676), Utilities ($82,225), and Public Administration ($78,480).

Males in Nevada have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,632. The income inequality in Nevada (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

55.9k

2023 Value

± 2,121

2.59%

1 Year growth

± 5.16%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Sparks, NV 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 Sparks, NV, 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 Sparks, NV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Nevada (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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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 Sparks, NV 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 Sparks, NV, 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 Sparks, NV, though some of these residents may live in Sparks, NV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,650

Median earning men ± $2,413

$40,137

Median earning women ± $1,928

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($97,750), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,776), and Manufacturing ($60,441).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($67,569), Construction ($61,808), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,516).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nevada.

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%).

Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen are the senators currently representing the state of Nevada. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Nevada is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Sparks, NV. Showing the available data for Nevada.

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 Senators from Nevada

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Catherine Cortez Masto

Senator from Nevada

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Jacky Rosen

Senator from Nevada

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen are the senators currently representing Nevada.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Nevada over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Nevada

Nevada is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Nevada have changed over time starting in 2008.

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.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sparks, NV are White (143 and 47.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (111 and 36.9%), American Indian or Alaska Native (16 and 5.32%), and Black or African American (10 and 3.32%).

The largest universities in Sparks, NV by number of degrees awarded are Career College of Northern Nevada (212 and 70.4%) and Milan Institute-Sparks (89 and 29.6%).

The most popular majors in Sparks, NV are Medical Assistant (73 and 24.3%), Welding Technology (57 and 18.9%), and HVAC Maintenance (54 and 17.9%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2019 in Sparks, NV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 67%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 361 (52.9% men and 47.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 361 students enrolled in Sparks, NV, 52.9% men and 47.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 180 records, of which 39.4% were women and 60.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Welding Technology
57 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
54 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Sparks, NV was Welding Technology with 57 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Sparks, NV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Career College of Northern Nevada
212 degrees awarded
Milan Institute-Sparks
89 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Career College of Northern Nevada with 212 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 154 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sparks, NV, which is 1.05 times more than the 147 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 143 degrees mean that there were 1.29 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 111 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.34% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.43% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (710k), Some college (606k), and Bachelors Degree (392k).

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 Sparks, NV 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 Sparks, NV is 59.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Sparks, NV have an average commute time of 23.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sparks, NV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Sparks, NV is $86,979. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Sparks, NV was Census Tract 35.12 with a value of $138,718, followed by Census Tract 35.07 and Census Tract 35.14, with respective values of $129,412 and $125,313.

Housing

Property

$455,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,354

$24,748

Median Property Taxes

±$1,148

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sparks, NV the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Sparks, NV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

59.9%

Homeownership

2023

70.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

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

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Sparks, NV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 35.12
Census Tract 35.07
Census Tract 35.14

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Sparks, NV was Census Tract 35.12 with a value of $138,718, followed by Census Tract 35.07 and Census Tract 35.14, with respective values of $129,412 and $125,313.

The following map shows all of the places in Sparks, NV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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 Sparks, NV grew to $86,979 from the previous year's value of $82,938.

The following chart displays the households in Sparks, NV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Sparks, NV is from Nevada.

0.452

2022 Wage GINI in Nevada

0.449

2021 Wage GINI in Nevada

In 2022, the income inequality in Nevada was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.556% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Nevada was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Nevada in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Nevada across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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 Sparks, NV 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

23.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sparks, NV have a shorter commute time (23.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.87% of the workforce in Sparks, NV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

The following chart displays the households in Sparks, NV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sparks, NV have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.02% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sparks, NV (9.77k out of 108k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sparks, NV 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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.3% of the population of Sparks, NV has health coverage, with 54.8% on employee plans, 12.1% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 10.3% on non-group plans, and 1.61% on military or VA plans.

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

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Washoe County, NV.

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 Sparks, NV declined by 1.74% from 9.83% to 9.66%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Sparks, NV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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