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Sulphur Rock

Arkansas · 609 residents · 1.264 sq mi
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Sulphur Rock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,398. Population has grown 45% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $106,900. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
609
+45%since 2000
from 421 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
482 / sq mi
+45%since 2000
from 333 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.3
−10%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2574646708761K1990201020202024Sulphur Rock
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,398
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,611
+55%since 2000
from $13,309 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade36.4%
US avg: 10%
Information18%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,900
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$723
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.0%
−26.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
46.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+78%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(542)
Black1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2%(12)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other2.9%(18)
Diversity Score16%(97)
Diversity Score
16
+201%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+23.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+72%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.9%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.0%
−15.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.8%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sulphur Rock, Arkansas?

Sulphur Rock, Arkansas has about 609 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sulphur Rock, Arkansas earns about $39,398 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sulphur Rock, Arkansas expensive?

In Sulphur Rock, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $106,900, and the typical rent is about $723 a month.

How educated are people in Sulphur Rock, Arkansas?

About 13.1% 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 19.8% 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 283 residents, a change of about 87 percent over that period.

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