Sparkman, AR

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Sparkman Overview

523
TOTAL POPULATION
253
MALE POPULATION
270
FEMALE POPULATION
93.70
MALES / 100 FEMALES
106.72
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$22,077
PER CAPITA INCOME
$44,375
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$35,870
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
16.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
83.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$8,971
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
197
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
45.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Sparkman Zip Codes

Sparkman Area Codes

Race in Sparkman

The most populous races in Sparkman are White / Caucasian (401 | 76.7%), Black / African American (110 | 21.0%), and Two or more Races (12 | 2.3%).
Race in Sparkman
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American11021.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian40176.7%
Two or more Races122.3%
Some other Race00.0%
Total523100.0%

Ancestry in Sparkman

The most populous ancestries reported in Sparkman are English (35 | 6.7%), German (35 | 6.7%), Irish (29 | 5.5%), European (9 | 1.7%), and African (7 | 1.3%), together accounting for 22.0% of all Sparkman residents.
Ancestry in Sparkman
Ancestry# Population% Population
African71.3%
American71.3%
Cajun71.3%
English356.7%
European91.7%
French20.4%
German356.7%
Irish295.5%
Native Hawaiian20.4%
Polish20.4%
Portuguese30.6%
Subsaharan African71.3%
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Immigrants in Sparkman

Immigrants in Sparkman
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Sparkman

Sex and Age in Sparkman

The most populous age groups in Sparkman are 35 to 39 Years (58 | 22.9%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (48 | 17.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Sparkman
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years32 (12.7%)13 (4.8%)
5 to 9 Years17 (6.7%)9 (3.3%)
10 to 14 Years17 (6.7%)4 (1.5%)
15 to 19 Years4 (1.6%)23 (8.5%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)5 (1.8%)
25 to 29 Years2 (0.8%)30 (11.1%)
30 to 34 Years6 (2.4%)3 (1.1%)
35 to 39 Years58 (22.9%)16 (5.9%)
40 to 44 Years5 (2.0%)24 (8.9%)
45 to 49 Years7 (2.8%)18 (6.7%)
50 to 54 Years5 (2.0%)9 (3.3%)
55 to 59 Years25 (9.9%)17 (6.3%)
60 to 64 Years24 (9.5%)23 (8.5%)
65 to 69 Years31 (12.2%)48 (17.8%)
70 to 74 Years18 (7.1%)7 (2.6%)
75 to 79 Years2 (0.8%)11 (4.1%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)10 (3.7%)
Total253 (100.0%)270 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Sparkman

Median Family Size in Sparkman

The median family size in Sparkman is 3.83 persons per family, with single female/mother families (29 | 24.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 5.52 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (82 | 70.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.17 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Sparkman
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple82 (70.1%)3.17
Single Male/Father6 (5.1%)4.67
Single Female/Mother29 (24.8%)5.52
Total Families117 (100.0%)3.83

Median Household Size in Sparkman

The median household size in Sparkman is 3.15 persons per household, with single female/mother households (29 | 17.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.52 persons per household. non-family households (49 | 29.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.10 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Sparkman
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple82 (49.4%)3.43
Single Male/Father6 (3.6%)4.67
Single Female/Mother29 (17.5%)5.52
Non-family49 (29.5%)1.10
Total Households166 (100.0%)3.15

Household Size by Marriage Status in Sparkman

Out of a total of 166 households in Sparkman, 117 (70.5%) are family households, while 49 (29.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 73, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 44.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Sparkman
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-44 (26.5%)
2-Person Households73 (44.0%)5 (3.0%)
3-Person Households27 (16.3%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households5 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households4 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households5 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households3 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total117 (70.5%)49 (29.5%)

Female Fertility in Sparkman

Fertility by Age in Sparkman

Average fertility rate in Sparkman is 95.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 184.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 58.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Sparkman
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years7 (58.3%)184.0
35 to 50 years5 (41.7%)77.0
Total12 (100.0%)95.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sparkman

33.3% of women with births (12) in Sparkman are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 71.4% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 60.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sparkman
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years2 (28.6%)5 (71.4%)
35 to 50 years2 (40.0%)3 (60.0%)
Total4 (33.3%)8 (66.7%)

Fertility by Education in Sparkman

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Sparkman
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma9 (75.0%)93.0
College or Associate's Degree1 (8.3%)143.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree2 (16.7%)167.0
Total12 (100.0%)95.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sparkman

66.7% of women with births in Sparkman are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 88.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sparkman
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma1 (11.1%)8 (88.9%)
College or Associate's Degree1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (33.3%)8 (66.7%)

Income in Sparkman

Income Overview in Sparkman

Per Capita Income in Sparkman is $22,077, while median incomes of families and households are $44,375 and $35,870 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income523$22,077
Median Family Income117$44,375
Mean Family Income117$60,840
Median Household Income166$35,870
Mean Household Income166$50,087
Income Deficit117$8,971
Wage / Income Gap (%)52316.52%
Wage / Income Gap ($)52383.48¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5230.45

Earnings by Sex in Sparkman

Average Earnings in Sparkman are $34,583, $39,167 for men and $32,695 for women, a difference of 16.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Sparkman
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male96 (48.7%)$39,167
Female101 (51.3%)$32,695
Total197 (100.0%)$34,583

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sparkman

The most common earnings brackets in Sparkman are $35,000 to $39,999 for men (35 | 36.5%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (32 | 31.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sparkman
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less2 (2.1%)9 (8.9%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)1 (1.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4993 (3.1%)21 (20.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)1 (1.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)5 (5.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99911 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)2 (2.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4994 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)9 (8.9%)
$25,000 to $29,9993 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9991 (1.0%)32 (31.7%)
$35,000 to $39,99935 (36.5%)3 (3.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)4 (4.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9993 (3.1%)5 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)5 (5.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9999 (9.4%)3 (3.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99913 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9992 (2.1%)1 (1.0%)
$100,000+10 (10.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total96 (100.0%)101 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sparkman

Average earnings in Sparkman are $39,280 for men and $32,930 for women, a difference of 16.2%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $59,500, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $38,977. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $49,167, while those with bachelor's degree education have the smallest earnings of $49,167.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sparkman
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$38,977$0
High School Diploma$59,500$0
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$39,280$32,930

Family Income in Sparkman

Family Income Brackets in Sparkman

According to the Sparkman family income data, there are 25 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.4% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Sparkman
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00076.0%
$10,000 to $14,99932.6%
$15,000 to $24,999119.4%
$25,000 to $34,9991512.8%
$35,000 to $49,9992521.4%
$50,000 to $74,9992017.1%
$75,000 to $99,9991815.4%
$100,000 to $149,9991512.8%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+32.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sparkman

5-person families (9 | 7.7%) account for the highest median family income in Sparkman with $65,750 per family, while 2-person families (73 | 62.4%) have the highest median income of $25,312 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sparkman
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families73 (62.4%)$50,625
3-Person Families27 (23.1%)$38,750
4-Person Families5 (4.3%)$0
5-Person Families9 (7.7%)$65,750
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families3 (2.6%)$0
Total117 (100.0%)$44,375

Family Income by Number of Earners in Sparkman

Family Income by Number of Earners in Sparkman
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners37 (31.6%)$32,292
1 Earner47 (40.2%)$54,250
2 Earners32 (27.4%)$76,250
3+ Earners1 (0.9%)$0
Total117 (100.0%)$44,375

Household Income in Sparkman

Household Income Brackets in Sparkman

With 30 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Sparkman, accounting for 18.1% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Sparkman
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001911.4%
$10,000 to $14,999106.0%
$15,000 to $24,9992917.5%
$25,000 to $34,9991710.2%
$35,000 to $49,9993018.1%
$50,000 to $74,9992213.3%
$75,000 to $99,9991810.8%
$100,000 to $149,9991810.8%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+31.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Sparkman

The median household income in Sparkman is $35,870, with the highest median household income of $60,500 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 40 households (24.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 5 households (3.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Sparkman
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years5 (3.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years40 (24.1%)$60,500
45 to 64 Years64 (38.6%)$36,528
65+ Years57 (34.3%)$29,583
Total166 (100.0%)$35,870

Poverty in Sparkman

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sparkman

With 25.3% poverty level for males and 25.9% for females among the residents of Sparkman, 12 to 14 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 4 males (100.0%) and 2 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sparkman
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6 (18.8%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years18 (60.0%)6 (66.7%)
12 to 14 Years4 (100.0%)1 (50.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years1 (25.0%)26 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years3 (37.5%)9 (27.3%)
35 to 44 Years6 (9.5%)4 (10.0%)
45 to 54 Years7 (58.3%)8 (29.6%)
55 to 64 Years19 (38.8%)5 (12.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)4 (7.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (14.3%)
Total64 (25.3%)70 (25.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sparkman

According to the poverty statistics in Sparkman, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sparkman
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years26 (81.2%)13 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years12 (40.0%)3 (33.3%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)1 (50.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years3 (75.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years5 (62.5%)24 (72.7%)
35 to 44 Years57 (90.5%)36 (90.0%)
45 to 54 Years5 (41.7%)19 (70.4%)
55 to 64 Years30 (61.2%)35 (87.5%)
65 to 74 Years49 (100.0%)51 (92.7%)
75 Years and over2 (100.0%)18 (85.7%)
Total189 (74.7%)200 (74.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sparkman

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Sparkman show that 14.6% or 12 of the total 82 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 3 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sparkman
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children57 (90.5%)6 (9.5%)
1 or 2 Children13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total70 (85.4%)12 (14.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sparkman

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sparkman
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)3 (18.8%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)6 (46.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)9 (31.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sparkman

The poverty data for Sparkman shows that 12 of the married-couple family households (14.6%) and 9 of the single-parent households (25.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 household (46.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sparkman
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children6 (9.5%)3 (13.6%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)6 (46.2%)
3 or 4 Children3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12 (14.6%)9 (25.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Sparkman

Employment by Class of Employer in Sparkman

Among the 188 employed individuals in Sparkman, private company employees (133 | 70.7%), local government employees (38 | 20.2%), and federal government employees (8 | 4.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Sparkman
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees13370.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)21.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)00.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations10.5%
Local Government Employees3820.2%
State Government Employees63.2%
Federal Government Employees84.3%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total188100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Sparkman

According to the labor force statistics for Sparkman, out of the total population over 16 years of age (430), 45.8% or 197 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.6% or 9 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 5 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 100.0% or 5 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Sparkman
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years4 (15.4%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years5 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)
25 to 29 Years32 (100.0%)2 (6.3%)
30 to 34 Years7 (77.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years77 (74.8%)2 (2.6%)
45 to 54 Years17 (43.6%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years4 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years10 (21.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years39 (37.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total197 (45.8%)9 (4.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sparkman

According to labor force statistics for Sparkman, 54.0% of individuals (147) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (272) are in the labor force, with 2.7% or 4 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 87.5% or 28 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.1% or 2 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sparkman
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School34 (39.5%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma67 (55.8%)4 (3.0%)
College / Associate Degree28 (87.5%)2 (7.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher18 (52.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total147 (54.0%)7 (2.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Sparkman

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sparkman are Management (45 | 23.9%), Community & Social Service (10 | 5.3%), Education Instruction & Library (10 | 5.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (6 | 3.2%), and Health Technologists (4 | 2.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Sparkman

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sparkman, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (33.3%), and Management (28.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Community & Social Service (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Sparkman
OccupationMaleFemale
Management13 (28.9%)32 (71.1%)
Business & Financial3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2 (33.3%)4 (66.7%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Total (Category)18 (28.1%)46 (71.9%)
Total (Overall)96 (51.1%)92 (48.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Sparkman are Personal Care & Service (21 | 11.2%), Security & Protection (10 | 5.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (8 | 4.3%), Firefighting & Prevention (7 | 3.7%), and Law Enforcement (3 | 1.6%).
Services Occupations in Sparkman

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Sparkman, the most male-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Security & Protection (100.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Sparkman
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Total (Category)15 (34.1%)29 (65.9%)
Total (Overall)96 (51.1%)92 (48.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Sparkman are Office & Administration (7 | 3.7%), and Sales & Related (1 | 0.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Sparkman

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Sparkman
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)96 (51.1%)92 (48.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Sparkman are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (8 | 4.3%), Construction & Extraction (7 | 3.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (4 | 2.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Sparkman

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Sparkman
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)96 (51.1%)92 (48.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Sparkman are Production (45 | 23.9%), Transportation (5 | 2.7%), and Material Moving (3 | 1.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Sparkman

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Sparkman
OccupationMaleFemale
Production41 (91.1%)4 (8.9%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Material Moving3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)44 (83.0%)9 (17.0%)
Total (Overall)96 (51.1%)92 (48.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Sparkman

Employment Industries in Sparkman

The major employment industries in Sparkman include Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (36 | 19.2%), Public Administration (35 | 18.6%), Manufacturing (27 | 14.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (17 | 9.0%), and Utilities (10 | 5.3%).
Employment Industries in Sparkman

Employment Industries by Sex in Sparkman

The Sparkman industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Sparkman
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing19 (70.4%)8 (29.6%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Retail Trade3 (75.0%)1 (25.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Utilities10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance4 (23.5%)13 (76.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration3 (8.6%)32 (91.4%)
Total96 (51.1%)92 (48.9%)

Education in Sparkman

School Enrollment in Sparkman

The most common levels of schooling among the 64 students in Sparkman are elementary school (35 | 54.7%), middle school (10 | 15.6%), and graduate / professional (6 | 9.4%).
School Enrollment in Sparkman
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool34.7%
Kindergarten23.1%
Elementary School3554.7%
Middle School1015.6%
High School34.7%
College / Undergraduate57.8%
Graduate / Professional69.4%
Total64100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sparkman

Out of a total of 64 students who are enrolled in schools in Sparkman, 13 (20.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 51 (79.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 9 (42.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 3 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sparkman
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old24 (92.3%)2 (7.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds12 (57.1%)9 (42.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over9 (81.8%)2 (18.2%)
Total51 (79.7%)13 (20.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sparkman

Education (19 | 44.2%), business (7 | 16.3%), social sciences (4 | 9.3%), science & technology (4 | 9.3%), and arts & humanities (4 | 9.3%) are the most common fields of study among 43 individuals in Sparkman who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sparkman
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics24.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences49.3%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology49.3%
Business716.3%
Education1944.2%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History37.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities49.3%
Total43100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Sparkman

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sparkman

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Sparkman are males with 2 vehicles (53, accounting for 55.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (44, making up 57.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sparkman
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle3 (3.1%)17 (18.5%)
2 Vehicles53 (55.2%)44 (47.8%)
3 Vehicles25 (26.0%)8 (8.7%)
4 Vehicles13 (13.5%)23 (25.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total96 (100.0%)92 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Sparkman

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Sparkman are 5 to 9 minutes (74 commuters, 39.4%), less than 5 minutes (46 commuters, 24.5%), and 30 to 34 minutes (19 commuters, 10.1%).
Commute Time in Sparkman
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4624.5%
5 to 9 Minutes7439.4%
10 to 14 Minutes00.0%
15 to 19 Minutes00.0%
20 to 24 Minutes31.6%
25 to 29 Minutes21.1%
30 to 34 Minutes1910.1%
35 to 39 Minutes147.4%
40 to 44 Minutes94.8%
45 to 59 Minutes168.5%
60 to 89 Minutes52.7%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Sparkman

The most common commute times in Sparkman are less than 5 minutes (42 commuters, 43.8%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (56 commuters, 60.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Sparkman
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes42 (43.8%)4 (4.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes18 (18.8%)56 (60.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes2 (2.1%)1 (1.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)2 (2.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes5 (5.2%)14 (15.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes6 (6.2%)8 (8.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes8 (8.3%)1 (1.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes13 (13.5%)3 (3.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes2 (2.1%)3 (3.3%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sparkman

The most frequent times of departure to work in Sparkman are 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM (34, 35.4%) for males and 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM (32, 34.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sparkman
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM13 (13.5%)3 (3.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM34 (35.4%)3 (3.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM14 (14.6%)11 (12.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM6 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM12 (12.5%)1 (1.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM2 (2.1%)3 (3.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)30 (32.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM3 (3.1%)6 (6.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)32 (34.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM3 (3.1%)3 (3.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM9 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total96 (100.0%)92 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Sparkman

Occupancy by Ownership in Sparkman

Of the total 166 dwellings in Sparkman, owner-occupied units account for 109 (65.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 57 (34.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Sparkman
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units10965.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units5734.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units166100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Sparkman

Occupancy by Household Size in Sparkman
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household4426.5%
2-Person Household7847.0%
3-Person Household2716.3%
4+ Person Household1710.2%
Total Housing Units166100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sparkman

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sparkman
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household28 (63.6%)16 (36.4%)
2-Person Household48 (61.5%)30 (38.5%)
3-Person Household23 (85.2%)4 (14.8%)
4+ Person Household10 (58.8%)7 (41.2%)
Total Housing Units109 (65.7%)57 (34.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sparkman

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sparkman
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School19 (38.0%)31 (62.0%)
High School Diploma53 (74.7%)18 (25.4%)
College/Associate Degree22 (81.5%)5 (18.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher15 (83.3%)3 (16.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sparkman

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sparkman
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1911.5%
35 to 44 Years2615.7%
45 to 54 Years116.6%
55 to 64 Years5331.9%
65 to 74 Years3420.5%
75 to 84 Years137.8%
85 Years and Over106.0%
Total166100.0%

Housing Finances in Sparkman

Median Income by Occupancy in Sparkman

Median Income by Occupancy in Sparkman
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied109 (65.7%)$36,607
Renter-Occupied57 (34.3%)$35,547
Average166 (100.0%)$35,870

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sparkman

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sparkman
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001 (0.9%)9 (15.8%)
$5,000 to $9,9992 (1.8%)7 (12.3%)
$10,000 to $14,99910 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9995 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99921 (19.3%)3 (5.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99911 (10.1%)6 (10.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99911 (10.1%)19 (33.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99917 (15.6%)5 (8.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99918 (16.5%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99913 (11.9%)5 (8.8%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)3 (5.3%)
Total109 (100.0%)57 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sparkman

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sparkman
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30046 (42.2%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49934 (31.2%)32 (56.1%)
$500 to $79925 (22.9%)20 (35.1%)
$800 to $9992 (1.8%)5 (8.8%)
$1,000 to $1,4992 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total109 (100.0%)57 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Sparkman

Housing Structures in Sparkman

Housing Structures in Sparkman
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached12977.7%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments137.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments10.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other2313.9%
Total166100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sparkman

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sparkman
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached86 (66.7%)43 (33.3%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total109 (65.7%)57 (34.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sparkman

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sparkman
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)27 (47.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms45 (41.3%)18 (31.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms54 (49.5%)6 (10.5%)
8 or more Rooms10 (9.2%)6 (10.5%)
Total109 (100.0%)57 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sparkman

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sparkman
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas10 (9.2%)3 (5.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas34 (31.2%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity59 (54.1%)46 (80.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels6 (5.5%)8 (14.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total109 (100.0%)57 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Sparkman

Household Vehicle Usage in Sparkman
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle9 (8.3%)26 (45.6%)
1 Vehicle34 (31.2%)15 (26.3%)
2 Vehicles34 (31.2%)13 (22.8%)
3 or more Vehicles32 (29.4%)3 (5.3%)
Total109 (100.0%)57 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Sparkman

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Sparkman

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units9415
Median Property Value--
Median Household Income$35,714$0
Monthly Housing Costs$305$0
Real Estate Taxes$199$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sparkman

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sparkman
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00051 (54.3%)5 (33.3%)
$50,000 to $99,99920 (21.3%)8 (53.3%)
$100,000 to $299,99923 (24.5%)2 (13.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total94 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sparkman

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sparkman
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0003 (3.2%)2 (13.3%)
$10,000 to $24,99931 (33.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99911 (11.7%)5 (33.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9999 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99915 (16.0%)2 (13.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99918 (19.2%)2 (13.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9997 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)6 (40.0%)
Total94 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sparkman

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sparkman
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x76 (80.8%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x2 (2.1%)15 (100.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x10 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
4.0x or more5 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total94 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sparkman

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sparkman
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80063 (67.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4993 (3.2%)11 (73.3%)
$800 to $1,4995 (5.3%)2 (13.3%)
Total94 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Sparkman

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sparkman

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sparkman
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years48 (69.6%)21 (30.4%)
19 to 25 Years8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years39 (95.1%)2 (4.9%)
35 to 44 Years65 (63.1%)38 (36.9%)
45 to 54 Years39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years77 (86.5%)12 (13.5%)
65 to 74 Years104 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total450 (86.0%)73 (14.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sparkman

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sparkman
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen48 (69.6%)21 (30.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sparkman

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sparkman
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00099 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999133 (90.5%)14 (9.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99998 (62.4%)59 (37.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99958 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sparkman

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sparkman
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 629 (61.7%)18 (38.3%)
6 to 18 Years27 (39.1%)22 (31.9%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years2 (4.9%)37 (90.2%)
35 to 44 Years34 (33.0%)35 (34.0%)
45 to 54 Years15 (38.5%)24 (61.5%)
55 to 64 Years49 (55.1%)28 (31.5%)
65 to 74 Years104 (100.0%)46 (44.2%)
75 Years and over23 (100.0%)15 (65.2%)
Total283 (54.1%)233 (44.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sparkman

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sparkman
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years4 (11.8%)2 (13.3%)
18 to 34 Years1 (8.3%)7 (11.9%)
35 to 64 Years30 (24.2%)29 (27.1%)
65 to 74 Years40 (81.6%)41 (74.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)13 (61.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Sparkman

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Sparkman: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)2 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years10 (20.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)10 (47.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Sparkman: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)3 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years32 (65.3%)7 (12.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Sparkman: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years4 (11.8%)2 (13.3%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)7 (11.9%)
35 to 64 Years19 (15.3%)12 (11.2%)
65 to 74 Years2 (4.1%)5 (9.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Sparkman: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years4 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years1 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years25 (20.2%)26 (24.3%)
65 to 74 Years26 (53.1%)39 (70.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Sparkman: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)2 (13.3%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years19 (15.3%)13 (12.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Sparkman

Computing Device Access in Sparkman

Computing Device Access in Sparkman
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop7142.8%
Smartphone10060.2%
Tablet6036.1%
No Computing Device6036.1%
Total166100.0%

Internet Access in Sparkman

Internet Access in Sparkman
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home6740.4%
Cellular Data Only3219.3%
Satellite Internet42.4%
No Internet6539.2%
Total166100.0%

Sparkman Summary

Sparkman is a small town located in the southwestern corner of Arkansas, in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains. It is situated in the county of Dallas, and is part of the Texarkana metropolitan area. The town has a population of just over 1,000 people, and is known for its rural charm and friendly atmosphere.

History

The area that is now Sparkman was first settled in the early 1800s by a group of settlers from Tennessee. The town was originally known as “Sparkman’s Station”, named after the first settler, William Sparkman. The town was officially incorporated in 1883, and the first post office was established in 1884.
In the early 1900s, the town began to grow and prosper. The railroad came to town in 1906, and the town was connected to the rest of the state by the Arkansas and Louisiana Railway. This allowed for the growth of the local economy, as well as the population.
In the 1920s, the town was home to a number of businesses, including a cotton gin, a sawmill, and a grist mill. The town also had a number of churches, including the First Baptist Church, which was established in 1883.

Geography

Sparkman is located in the southwestern corner of Arkansas, in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains. The town is situated in the county of Dallas, and is part of the Texarkana metropolitan area. The town is located at the intersection of Arkansas Highway 8 and Arkansas Highway 24.
The town is surrounded by rolling hills and forests, and is located near the Ouachita National Forest. The town is also located near the Little Missouri River, which provides a scenic backdrop for the town.

Economy

The economy of Sparkman is largely based on agriculture and forestry. The town is home to a number of farms, and the surrounding area is home to a number of timber companies. The town is also home to a number of small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants.
The town is also home to a number of manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory and a plastics factory. The town is also home to a number of service-based businesses, including a number of auto repair shops and a few medical offices.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Sparkman was 1,072. The racial makeup of the town was 95.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 3.4% from two or more races. The median household income was $31,250, and the median family income was $37,500.
The town is home to a number of churches, including the First Baptist Church, which was established in 1883. The town is also home to a number of schools, including Sparkman Elementary School, Sparkman Middle School, and Sparkman High School.

Conclusion

Sparkman is a small town located in the southwestern corner of Arkansas, in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains. The town has a population of just over 1,000 people, and is known for its rural charm and friendly atmosphere. The economy of the town is largely based on agriculture and forestry, and the town is home to a number of small businesses. The town is also home to a number of churches and schools, and is part of the Texarkana metropolitan area.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Sparkman?
Total Population of Sparkman is 523.
What is the Total Male Population of Sparkman?
Total Male Population of Sparkman is 253.
What is the Total Female Population of Sparkman?
Total Female Population of Sparkman is 270.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Sparkman?
There are 93.70 Males per 100 Females in Sparkman.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Sparkman?
There are 106.72 Females per 100 Males in Sparkman.
What is the Median Population Age in Sparkman?
Median Population Age in Sparkman is 42.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Sparkman
Average Family Size in Sparkman is 3.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Sparkman
Average Household Size in Sparkman is 3.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Sparkman?
Per Capita income in Sparkman is $22,077.
What is the Median Family Income in Sparkman?
Median Family Income in Sparkman is $44,375.
What is the Median Household income in Sparkman?
Median Household Income in Sparkman is $35,870.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Sparkman?
Income or Wage Gap in Sparkman is 16.5%.
Women in Sparkman earn 83.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Sparkman?
Family Income Deficit in Sparkman is $8,971.
Families that are below poverty line in Sparkman earn $8,971 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Sparkman?
Inequality or Gini Index in Sparkman is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Sparkman?
There are 197 People in the Labor Forcein in Sparkman.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Sparkman?
45.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Sparkman.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Sparkman?
Unemployment Rate in Sparkman is 4.6%.