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Sulphur Springs

Arkansas · 481 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 $32,039. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 190 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $67,300. The poverty rate of 28.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
481
−28%since 2000
from 671 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
476 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 664 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+25%since 2000
from 30.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1537931K2K3K1990201020202024Sulphur Springs
2024499
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,039
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,536 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,952
+78%since 2000
from $9,542 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade19.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,300
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$744
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $494 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
36.4% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+43%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(381)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(16)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other6.5%(31)
Diversity Score28%(135)
Diversity Score
28
−32%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
64.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+34%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.3%
+71.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.8%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
Female
43.7%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−61.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.1%
−43.2 ptssince 2013
from 69.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sulphur Springs, Arkansas?

Sulphur Springs, Arkansas has about 481 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 $32,039 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 $67,300, and the typical rent is about $744 a month.

How educated are people in Sulphur Springs, Arkansas?

About 12.0% 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 28.5% of people in Sulphur Springs, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sulphur Springs, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Sulphur Springs, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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