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Sparkman, AR


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Sparkman, Arkansas

Sparkman, Arkansas, in Dallas county, is 52 miles SW of Pine Bluff, Arkansas (center to center) and 180 miles SW of Memphis, Tennessee. The city is home to some 586 residents.

The People and Families of Sparkman

In Sparkman, about 53% of adults are married.

Approximately 49% of Sparkman is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then Sparkman is very American.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sparkman had a median family income of $32,875.

Sparkman Housing

According to the 2000 census, 75% of the housing in Sparkman was owner-occupied. The city presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Sparkman. In the city you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Sparkman, 88% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Sparkman it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

Sparkman strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophySparkman Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophySparkman Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Sparkman Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Sparkman Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Sparkman, AR

Comparing Sparkman to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Female Share of the Population87
Age of the Population79
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Senior Citizens55
Well-Paid Single Women37
Male Share of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Men25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults46
Median Family Income35
People in Middle Class or Better25
People Above Poverty24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times64
Working at Home23
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Housing Recently Built74
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
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