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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sulphur

Oklahoma · 4,794 residents · 5.985 sq mi
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Sulphur has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,236. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $45,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,794
−1%since 1990
from 4,824 in 1990
1990 – 2025
801 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 806 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.8
−2%since 1990
from 39.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Sulphur
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,236
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,247 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,691
+80%since 1990
from $8,703 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.3%
−14.7 ptssince 1990
from 27.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$391
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $258 in 1990
US average: $602
64.8%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 66.8% in 1990
35.2% rent
1.7
−20%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(4,121)
Black0.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(91)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score34.7%(1,672)
2000
White, non-Hispanic77%(3,692)
Black1.3%(61)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(230)
Asian0.4%(17)
Diversity Score18.1%(866)
18
−48%since 1990
from 35 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.3%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.3%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 59.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.0%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
−4%since 1990
from 15.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sulphur, Oklahoma?

Sulphur, Oklahoma has about 4,794 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sulphur, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Sulphur, Oklahoma earns about $27,236 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sulphur, Oklahoma expensive?

In Sulphur, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $45,000, and the typical rent is about $391 a month.

How educated are people in Sulphur, Oklahoma?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sulphur, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sulphur, Oklahoma?

About 12.3% of people in Sulphur, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sulphur, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Sulphur, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 30 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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