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Sulphur Springs

Indiana · 399 residents · 0.703 sq mi
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Sulphur Springs has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,625. Population has grown 15% since 2000. Median home value is $85,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
399
+15%since 2000
from 346 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
568 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 492 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.9
+13%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1862623394154921990201020202024Sulphur Springs
2024454
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,625
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,328 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,685
−6%since 2000
from $19,838 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,800
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$466
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
60.3%
−30.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
15.2% rent
Vacancy rate
28.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+29%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(341)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(394)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+132%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
26.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.6%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sulphur Springs, Indiana?

Sulphur Springs, Indiana has about 399 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sulphur Springs, Indiana earns about $40,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sulphur Springs, Indiana expensive?

In Sulphur Springs, Indiana, the median home is worth about $85,800, and the typical rent is about $466 a month.

How educated are people in Sulphur Springs, Indiana?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sulphur Springs, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sulphur Springs, Indiana?

About 5.5% of people in Sulphur Springs, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sulphur Springs, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Sulphur Springs, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 139 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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