Who moves to Sparks, and where they go
Every year the IRS counts how many people move between counties, based on the addresses on their tax returns. Here is what that shows for Washoe County, NV, home of Sparks, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 19,884from other US counties
- Moved out
- 19,060to other US counties
- Net
- +824more arrivals than departures
- From abroad
- 223tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 1,412 |
| Lyon County, NV | 971 |
| Carson City, NV | 799 |
| Sacramento County, CA (Sacramento) | 656 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 611 |
| Santa Clara County, CA (San Jose) | 557 |
| Placer County, CA (Roseville) | 527 |
| Nevada County, CA | 470 |
| Douglas County, NV | 448 |
| Contra Costa County, CA (Concord) | 446 |
| Alameda County, CA (Oakland) | 408 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 392 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Lyon County, NV | 1,338 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 1,276 |
| Carson City, NV | 773 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 510 |
| Sacramento County, CA (Sacramento) | 445 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 408 |
| Placer County, CA (Roseville) | 358 |
| Douglas County, NV | 330 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 312 |
| Santa Clara County, CA (San Jose) | 280 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 233 |
| Churchill County, NV | 222 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 4,434 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Nevada and 15,450 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 1,412 |
| Lyon County, NV | 971 |
| Carson City, NV | 799 |
| Sacramento County, CA (Sacramento) | 656 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 611 |
| Santa Clara County, CA (San Jose) | 557 |
| Placer County, CA (Roseville) | 527 |
| Nevada County, CA | 470 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Lyon County, NV | 1,338 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 1,276 |
| Carson City, NV | 773 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 510 |
| Sacramento County, CA (Sacramento) | 445 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 408 |
| Placer County, CA (Roseville) | 358 |
| Douglas County, NV | 330 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Sparks come from?
Most people moving into Washoe County, NV come from nearby counties, led by Clark County, NV (1,412 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Clark County, NV.
Where do people leaving Sparks move to?
The top destination is Lyon County, NV (1,338 people). Farther away, the most popular is Lyon County, NV.
Are more people moving to Sparks or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 19,884 people moved into Washoe County, NV from elsewhere in the US and 19,060 moved out, a net gain of 824 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Sparks with any city it trades people with, like Sparks vs Las Vegas, Sparks vs Sacramento, Sparks vs Los Angeles, Sparks vs San Jose.
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, county-to-county migration data for filing years 2022 to 2023, the latest available. Counts are people (the number of personal exemptions, which the IRS uses to approximate individuals): tax filers plus dependents whose address moved to a different county between the two filing years. People who do not file returns are not counted, and the IRS hides very small flows to protect privacy. Figures are for the whole county, not just the city of Sparks.