Sparks, Nevada

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
108,025
Population
$82,938
Median Income
$423,500
Home Value
37.0
Median Age

Demographics

Sparks has a population of 108,025 with a median age of 37.0. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
64.6%
Hispanic
34.2%
Asian
5.2%
Black
2.0%
Demographic Value
Total Population108,025
Median Age37.0
White64.6%
Black or African American2.0%
Asian5.2%
Hispanic or Latino34.2%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Sparks is $82,938, which is 10.4% above the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $37,980. The poverty rate is 8.5%.

$82,938
Median Household Income
$37,980
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Sparks is 6.1%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Sparks, 85.8% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8.7% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
85.8%
Bachelor's+
25.4%
Graduate+
8.7%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher85.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher25.4%
Graduate or Professional Degree8.7%

Housing

The median home value in Sparks is $423,500, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,526. The homeownership rate is 59.4%.

$423,500
Median Home Value
$1,526/mo
Median Rent
59.4%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$423,500
Median Monthly Rent$1,526
Homeownership Rate59.4%
Vacancy Rate7.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Sparks, Nevada?
The population of Sparks, Nevada is 108,025 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Sparks, Nevada?
The median household income in Sparks, Nevada is $82,938. This is 10.4% above the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Sparks, Nevada?
The median home value in Sparks, Nevada is $423,500. The median monthly rent is $1,526.
What percentage of people in Sparks have a college degree?
In Sparks, Nevada, 25.4% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 85.8% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Sparks, Nevada an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Sparks, Nevada is 5.1x (median home value $423,500 vs. median income $82,938), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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