Census tract · Washoe County
Census Tract 31.09, Washoe County, Nevada
Census Tract 31.09, GEOID 32031003109, in Washoe County, Nevada, mostly within Sparks (97% of its census blocks). 3,152 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±238); the 2020 Census counted 3,374.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,152
±238 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,374
Median household income
$130,583
±$22,617 (90% margin)
Washoe County: $88,096
Median home value
$576,600
±$25,003 (90% margin)
Washoe County: $539,900
Median gross rent
$2,176
±$113 (90% margin)
Washoe County: $1,608
Where is Census Tract 31.09?
Census Tract 31.09 is one of 139 census tracts in Washoe County, Nevada. It covers 0.85 square miles of land, 3,983 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 32031003109, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Sparks | 97% |
3 census tracts border Census Tract 31.09: Tract 31.10 ($92,117), Tract 31.11 ($60,670) and Tract 35.13 ($103,523). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 31.09?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 31.09's population at 3,152 (±238) in 1,409 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,374 residents and 1,477 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 31.09 | Sparks |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,152 ±238 | 110,024 |
| Households | 1,409 ±119 | 42,414 |
| Average household size | 2.23 ±0.15 | 2.58 |
| Housing units | 1,466 ±125 | 45,898 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 31.09?
The median resident of Census Tract 31.09 is 51.7 years old; 15.6% are under 18 and 34.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 61.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 16.1%. 11.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 31.09 | Sparks |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.7 ±7.2 | 37.2 |
| Under 18 years | 15.6% ±2.1 pts | 22.1% |
| 65 years and over | 34.9% ±4.2 pts | 15.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 16.1% ±4.6 pts | 32.4% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 61.9% ±6.5 pts | 52.8% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±2.0 pts | 2.3% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 10.4% ±2.6 pts | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 1.2% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.5% ±4.3 pts | 4.2% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.6% |
| Born outside the United States | 11.5% ±3.2 pts | 15.9% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.8% ±4.6 pts | 25.7% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.2% ±2.5 pts | 7.5% |
| With a disability | 17.7% ±3.8 pts | 13.1% |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.2% ±2.3 pts | 10.2% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.9% ±4.1 pts | 87.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 46.8% ±6.9 pts | 27.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 21.7% ±6.1 pts | 9.7% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.7% ±5.5 pts | 84.6% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 31.09 earn?
Half of the 1,409 households in Census Tract 31.09 earn less than $130,583 a year (±$22,617), against $88,096 across Washoe County: 26th highest of the county's 131 tracts with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Tract 31.09 | Sparks |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $130,583 ±$22,617 | $89,056 |
| Mean household income | $137,507 ±$16,484 | $107,919 |
| Per capita income | $61,767 ±$7,364 | $42,099 |
| People below the poverty line | 1.9% ±1.5 pts | 8.5% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0% ±8.8 pts | 10.6% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 9.6% |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% ±4.1 pts | 97.5% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.6% ±4.6 pts | 92.9% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 31.09?
Owners occupy 84.8% of Census Tract 31.09's occupied homes and renters 15.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $576,600 by its owner (±$25,003). The median renter pays $2,176 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Tract 31.09 | Sparks |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $576,600 ±$25,003 | $483,800 |
| Median gross rent | $2,176 ±$113 | $1,716 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 26.7% ±25.2 pts | 40.9% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,908 ±$249 | $2,010 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.8% ±7.5 pts | 59.8% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 15.2% ±7.5 pts | 40.2% |
| Housing units | 1,466 ±125 | 45,898 |
| Single-family detached homes | 96.7% ±3.3 pts | 62.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 1.1% |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5% ±1.8 pts | 3.1% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.1% ±5.2 pts | 14.7% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.3% ±3.7 pts | 1.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.0% ±0.9 pts | 4.7% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 31.09 get to work?
81.8% of Census Tract 31.09's workers drive alone and 8.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.5 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 31.09 | Sparks |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.7% ±5.4 pts | 69.0% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.3% ±2.0 pts | 5.2% |
| Drove alone to work | 81.8% ±6.3 pts | 70.7% |
| Carpooled | 8.4% ±4.4 pts | 13.6% |
| Public transportation | 1.3% ±1.9 pts | 2.0% |
| Walked | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 1.2% |
| Worked from home | 8.6% ±4.4 pts | 11.1% |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.5 min ±3.3 | 24.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 31.09 compare with the other tracts in Washoe County?
Among Washoe County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 31.09 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Washoe County | In Sparks |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 89th of 134 | 21st of 26 |
| Residents per square mile | 58th of 137 | 16th of 26 |
| Median household income | 26th of 131 | 5th of 26 |
| Per capita income | 28th of 133 | 2nd of 26 |
| Median home value | 50th of 122 | 8th of 24 |
| Median gross rent | 33rd of 127 | 10th of 26 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34th of 131 | 2nd of 26 |
| Median age | 18th of 134 | 1st of 26 |
| Owner-occupied share | 27th of 126 | 5th of 26 |
The tracts next to it on Washoe County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 22.18 | 23rd | $132,650±$2,649 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 23.03 | 24th | $132,373±$30,290 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 22.13 | 25th | $132,076±$28,607 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 31.09 | 26th | $130,583±$22,617 |
| Tract 26.23 | 27th | $129,853±$50,352 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 35.14 | 28th | $126,944±$27,715 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 33.11 | 29th | $126,635±$74,526 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 31.09?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 31.09 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections