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Sulphur

County:
Murray County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
6.031
State:
Oklahoma

Sulphur is a city located in Murray County, Oklahoma. Sulphur has a 2026 population of 4,798. It is also the county seat of Murray County. Sulphur is currently declining at a rate of -0.48% annually and its population has decreased by -2.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,935 in 2020.

The median household income in Sulphur is $66,957 with a poverty rate of 15.51%. The median age in Sulphur is 41.9 years: 40.3 years for males, and 43.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 103.8 males.

4.8K
Total Population
796
Density (mi²)
-23 -0.48%
Growth

Sulphur Population

Sulphur Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,798-23-0.48%
20254,821-23-0.47%
20244,844-38-0.78%
20234,882330.68%
20224,849-24-0.49%
20214,873-62-1.26%
20204,935-12-0.24%
20195,045300.6%
20185,01510.02%
20175,014-34-0.67%
20165,04890.18%
20155,039270.54%
20145,012260.52%
20134,986160.32%
20124,970-1-0.02%
20114,971300.61%
20104,941120.24%
20004,794-30-0.62%
19904,824-692-12.55%
19805,5163586.94%
19705,1584218.89%
19604,7373487.93%
19504,389-581-11.69%
19404,97072817.16%
19304,24257515.68%
19203,667-17-0.46%
19103,68400%

Median Age

Overall: 41.9 years
Female: 43.5 years
Male: 40.3 years

Sulphur Adults

There are 3,719 adults, (913 of whom are seniors) in Sulphur.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,392 (49.1%)
Male: 2,482 (50.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Sulphur includes 66.95% White, 13.36% Native American, 4.55% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,26366.95%
Two or more races68814.12%
Native American65113.36%
Other race2224.55%
Black or African American501.03%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2244.6%
Other race2224.55%
Native American1693.47%
White711.46%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,19265.49%
Native American4829.89%
Two or more races4649.52%
Black or African American501.03%

Sulphur Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Sulphur 's average per capita income is $39,176. Household income levels show a median of $66,957. The poverty rate stands at 15.51%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$86,187-
Families$78,016$80,636
Households$66,957$80,479
Non Families$35,114$76,394

$39,176

Average Income

$66,957

Median Household Income

15.51%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)