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Sulphur Springs

Texas · 15,941 residents · 20.54 sq mi
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Sulphur Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,996. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $115,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,941
+10%since 2000
from 14,551 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
776 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 708 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
+2%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K15K16K17K1990201020202024Sulphur Springs
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,996
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,403 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,947
+50%since 2000
from $16,662 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,100
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$843
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
48.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+17%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(11,031)
Black14.1%(2,055)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(1,191)
Asian0.4%(58)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.5%(6,919)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.8%(10,008)
Black12%(1,906)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(3,098)
Asian1%(155)
Other2.1%(332)
Diversity Score65.9%(10,509)
Diversity Score
66
+39%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
+21%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.9%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.7%
−56.8 ptssince 2013
from 76.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sulphur Springs, Texas?

Sulphur Springs, Texas has about 15,941 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sulphur Springs, Texas earns about $48,996 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sulphur Springs, Texas expensive?

In Sulphur Springs, Texas, the median home is worth about $115,100, and the typical rent is about $843 a month.

How educated are people in Sulphur Springs, Texas?

About 21.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sulphur Springs, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sulphur Springs, Texas?

About 14.0% of people in Sulphur Springs, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sulphur Springs, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Sulphur Springs, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,879 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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