Sparks city, Nevada Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Sparks city is a major urban center located in Nevada. The total population is 109,106. It ranks as the 9th most populous out of 125 cities and towns in Nevada.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sparks city is 36.9 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sparks city is $86,979. This is 15% higher than the state median of $75,561. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% higher. The poverty rate stands at 9.0%. This is 28% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 6.8%. The median home value is $455,900. Housing costs are 12% higher than the state median of $406,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.2x. 59.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sparks city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 32.6%. The Black or African American population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

26.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 27.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Sparks city, Nevada is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Nevada state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 125 Census-designated places in Nevada. For official data, visit data.census.gov.