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Sulphur Springs

Arkansas · 511 residents · 1.011 sq mi
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Sulphur Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,063. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 160 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $56,500. The poverty rate of 28.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
511
−24%since 2000
from 671 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
505 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 664 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.1
+20%since 2000
from 30.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1537931K2K3K1990201020202024Sulphur Springs
2024499
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,063
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,536 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,820
+45%since 2000
from $9,542 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade15%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$753
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $494 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.6%
−24.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+20%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(518)
Black2.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(112)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.1%(276)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(439)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(22)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other5.6%(29)
Diversity Score25.5%(130)
Diversity Score
26
−38%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+69%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
58.9%
+40.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
34.7%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−59.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sulphur Springs, Arkansas?

Sulphur Springs, Arkansas has about 511 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sulphur Springs, Arkansas earns about $32,063 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 $56,500, and the typical rent is about $753 a month.

How educated are people in Sulphur Springs, Arkansas?

About 6.9% 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 28.3% of people in Sulphur Springs, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sulphur Springs, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Sulphur Springs, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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