Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Sparks, NV Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

110,024

Median Agei

37.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

52.8%58,112

Hispanic/Latino

32.4%35,635

Asian

6.2%6,865

Two or More

4.2%4,601

Black

2.3%2,479

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1.2%1,373

Other

0.6%667

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%292

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4%3,016

High School Diploma

20.3%15,387

Some College (<1 yr)

9.2%6,998

Some College (1+ yr)

16.2%12,278

Associate's Degree

10.2%7,697

Bachelor's Degree

17.9%13,572

Master's Degree

7.6%5,758

Professional Degree

1.3%972

Doctorate

0.8%614

HS or Higher

87.6%

BA or Higher

27.6%

Graduate+

9.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$483,800

Median Renti

$1,716

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59.8%25,380

Renter-Occupied

40.2%17,034

Total Units

45,898

Homeownership

59.8%

Vacancy Rate

7.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

3%757

$50K–$100K

0.8%215

$100K–$150K

1%242

$150K–$200K

1%259

$200K–$300K

6.9%1,740

$300K–$500K

41.5%10,543

$500K–$1M

42.4%10,769

$1M+

3.4%855

Rent Distribution

Under $500

202

$500–$750

271

$750–$1,000

1,146

$1,000–$1,250

2,101

$1,250–$1,500

2,357

$1,500–$2,000

5,208

$2,000+

5,369

Year Built

2020 or later

3.1%1,445

2010–2019

14.7%6,760

2000–2009

22%10,081

1990–1999

14%6,444

1980–1989

12.4%5,675

1970–1979

16.4%7,547

1960–1969

8.3%3,811

1950–1959

5.4%2,493

1940–1949

1.8%841

1939 or earlier

1.7%801

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

71.1%30,160

Electricity

25.9%10,977

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%706

Fuel Oil

0.6%235

No Fuel

0.4%170

Solar

0.2%73

Other

0.1%55

Wood

0.1%31

Coal

0%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$89,056

Mean Household Incomei

$107,919

Per Capita Incomei

$42,099

Poverty Ratei

8.4%

Unemploymenti

5.2%

Labor Forcei

61,036

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.7%1,552

$10K–$15K

1.6%683

$15K–$20K

1.9%816

$20K–$25K

2.1%877

$25K–$30K

2.9%1,213

$30K–$35K

3.2%1,364

$35K–$40K

2.9%1,210

$40K–$45K

3.9%1,643

$45K–$50K

3.6%1,532

$50K–$60K

6.1%2,572

$60K–$75K

10.9%4,640

$75K–$100K

14.3%6,066

$100K–$125K

11.8%5,014

$125K–$150K

9.3%3,965

$150K–$200K

11.3%4,799

$200K+

10.5%4,468

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

705

Residentsi

1,065

Avg. Tenant Renti

$406/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing34 homes97% occupied$357/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers44 homes81% occupied$443/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $89,056/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $27K/yr

75.4%

Very low income$27K–$45K/yr

18.8%

Low income$45K–$71K/yr

5.8%

Who Receives This Housing

58.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

32.3% of subsidized households are minority

43.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

60.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

17,49415.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

8,362

Philippines

2,837

Guatemala

598

China

338

India

251

Korea

188

United Kingdom

171

Canada

146

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

56,984

Avg. Commutei

24 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

57,604

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

6,430(7.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.8%Insured

10.2%Uninsured

Sparks, NV Population, Income & Demographics 2026