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Sulphur Springs

Arkansas · 1,032 residents · 5.527 sq mi
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Sulphur Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,402. Population has declined 13% since 2019. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $105,500. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,032
−13%since 2019
from 1,189 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
187 / sq mi
−13%since 2019
from 215 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
48.3
+4%since 2019
from 46.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
4777379981K2K201020202024Sulphur Springs
2024564
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,402
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $55,197 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,398
+10%since 2019
from $27,701 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2019
from 28.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 19.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $87,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$819
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $751 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2019
from 82.2% in 2019
9.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+46%since 2019
from 1.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(959)
Black13.9%(165)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(57)
Diversity Score41%(487)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(794)
Black14.6%(151)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(27)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other4.8%(50)
Diversity Score47.1%(486)
Diversity Score
47
+15%since 2019
from 41 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 91.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+2%since 2019
from 21.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 92.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 41.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 10.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 51.9% in 2019
Female
50.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 48.1% in 2019
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 9.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sulphur Springs, Arkansas?

Sulphur Springs, Arkansas has about 1,032 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sulphur Springs, Arkansas earns about $45,402 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sulphur Springs, Arkansas expensive?

In Sulphur Springs, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $105,500, and the typical rent is about $819 a month.

How educated are people in Sulphur Springs, Arkansas?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sulphur Springs, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sulphur Springs, Arkansas?

About 16.5% of people in Sulphur Springs, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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