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Sulphur Rock

Arkansas · 655 residents (2025 est.) · 1.264 sq mi
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Sulphur Rock is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,429. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 593 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 31.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 59% more than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
57% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,014
+141%since 2000
from 421 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
802 / sq mi
+141%since 2000
from 333 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.2
−18%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:655 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2574646708761K1990201020202024Sulphur Rock
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,429
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,410
+174%since 2000
from $13,309 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.5%
+37.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
−21%since 2010
from 0.428 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance28.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services24.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade23%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$794
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.2%
−23.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
42.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.5%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.6%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(406)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(840)
Black1.9%(19)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(83)
Asian1.5%(15)
Other5.6%(57)
Diversity Score37.9%(384)
Diversity Score
38
+615%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+32.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+83%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.8%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
37.1%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
−48.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
−14.6 ptssince 2012
from 25.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.8%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
55.8%
−14.0 ptssince 2017
from 69.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sulphur Rock, Arkansas?

Sulphur Rock, Arkansas has about 1,014 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sulphur Rock, Arkansas?

The typical household in Sulphur Rock, Arkansas earns about $96,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sulphur Rock, Arkansas expensive?

In Sulphur Rock, Arkansas, the typical rent is about $794 a month.

How educated are people in Sulphur Rock, Arkansas?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Sulphur Rock, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sulphur Rock, Arkansas?

About 10.3% of people in Sulphur Rock, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sulphur Rock, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Sulphur Rock, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 688 residents, a change of about 211 percent over that period.

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