Sulphur Rock is a town located in Independence County Arkansas. Sulphur Rock has a 2024 population of 614. Sulphur Rock is currently declining at a rate of -0.16% annually and its population has decreased by -0.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 618 in 2020.
The average household income in Sulphur Rock is $58,356 with a poverty rate of 25.39%. The median age in Sulphur Rock is 34.6 years: 34.2 years for males, and 37 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sulphur Rock was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 533 | 84.07% |
| Two or more races | 78 | 12.3% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 2.21% |
| Other race | 8 | 1.26% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 259 | 2.45 | 40.5 | 59.5 |
| Non Family | 86 | 1.19 | 22.1 | 77.9 |
| Female | 72 | 2.33 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
| Married | 66 | 3.14 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Male | 35 | 4.49 | 20 | 80 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
40.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 32 | 8.44% |
| Associates Degree | 28 | 7.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 28 | 7.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 21 | 5.54% |
| High School Graduate | 179 | 47.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18 | 4.75% |
| Some College | 73 | 19.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 327 | 281 | 45 |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 25 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 15 | 15 | 3 |
| Black | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Other Race | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $96,477 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $205,208 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,548 | $40,089 | $38,287 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,782 | $41,042 | $37,930 |
| Some College | $34,643 | $0 | $38,000 |
$38,782
Average Earnings
$41,042
Average Male
$37,930
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.65% of Sulphur Rock residents speak only English, while 1.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 533 | 154 | 28.89% |
| Black | 14 | 7 | 50% |
25.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.76%
Male Poverty Rate
27.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sulphur Rock is Black, with 50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sulphur Rock is White, with 28.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52% |
| Some College | 22.77% |
| High School | 19.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.5% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Female Employed | 10.08% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $44,583 | $57,845 |
| Households | $44,735 | $58,356 |
| Married Families | $54,643 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $59,383 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.7%
Male Marriage Rate
28.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
26
Number of Veterans
24
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Vietnam | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25 | 6.72% |
| Native American | 1 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56%
Labor Force Participation
54.1%
Employment Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.24%
Born in Sulphur Rock
97.48%
Native Born
2.52%
Foreign Born
0.47%
Non Citizen
2.05%
Naturalized
97.48% of Sulphur Rock residents were born in the United States, with 75.24% having been born in Arkansas. 0.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 609 | -1 | -0.16% |
| 2028 | 610 | -1 | -0.16% |
| 2027 | 611 | -1 | -0.16% |
| 2026 | 612 | -1 | -0.16% |
| 2025 | 613 | -1 | -0.16% |
| 2024 | 614 | -1 | -0.16% |
| 2023 | 615 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 615 | 3 | 0.49% |
| 2021 | 612 | -6 | -0.97% |
| 2020 | 618 | 160 | 34.93% |
| 2019 | 458 | -1 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 459 | 2 | 0.44% |
| 2017 | 457 | 5 | 1.11% |
| 2016 | 452 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 452 | -2 | -0.44% |
| 2014 | 454 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 2013 | 453 | -2 | -0.44% |
| 2012 | 455 | 2 | 0.44% |
| 2011 | 453 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 2010 | 452 | 0 | 0% |