Sulphur, Louisiana Population 2022
Sulphur is a city located in Calcasieu Parish Louisiana. Sulphur has a 2020 population of 22,089. Sulphur is currently growing at a rate of 0.64% annually and its population has increased by 1.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,809 in 2010.
The average household income in Sulphur is $65,319 with a poverty rate of 15.03%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $859 per month, and the median house value is $140,900. The median age in Sulphur is 36.7 years, 35.1 years for males, and 37.9 years for females.
Sulphur Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sulphurwas:
- White: 89.97%
- Black or African American: 5.70%
- Two or more races: 3.14%
- Native American: 0.60%
- Other race: 0.46%
- Asian: 0.13%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.01%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,104 | 89.97% |
| Black or African American | 1,146 | 5.70% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 120 | 0.60% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.01% |
| Some Other Race | 93 | 0.46% |
| Two or More Races | 631 | 3.14% |
Sulphur Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,257 | 2.43 | 63 |
| Married | 3,342 | 3.34 | 76.2 |
| Male | 354 | 3.49 | 71.2 |
| Female | 948 | 3.73 | 54.1 |
| Non Family | 3,613 | 1.14 | 52.2 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 329 | 2.40% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,677 | 12.24% |
| High School Graduate | 5,060 | 36.92% |
| Some College | 3,368 | 24.58% |
| Associates Degree | 1,188 | 8.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,502 | 10.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 580 | 4.23% |
Sulphur Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Native American | 96 | 96 | 27 |
| 2+ Races | 154 | 154 | 30 |
| White | 12,234 | 10,526 | 1,899 |
| Black | 781 | 685 | 103 |
| Other Race | 51 | 42 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 433 | 240 | 39 |
| Asian | 26 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
$39,828
Average Earnings
$57,850
Average Male
$22,464
Average Female
Sulphur Language by Age
Sulphur Language
92.46% of Sulphur residents speak only English, while 7.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.73% of the population.
Sulphur Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,097 | 453 | 41.29% |
| Multiple | 601 | 235 | 39.10% |
| Asian | 26 | 9 | 34.62% |
| White | 17,088 | 2,172 | 12.71% |
| Black | 1,132 | 141 | 12.46% |
| Other | NaN% |
15.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.18%
Male Poverty Rate
18.45%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Sulphur
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sulphur is Hispanic, with 41.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sulphur is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.31%.
Sulphur Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.5%
Male Marriage Rate
44.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Sulphur Married by Age and Sex
Sulphur Marriage
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.
Sulphur Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,168 | 8.45% |
| Black | 36 | 4.01% |
| Native American | 13 | 13.54% |
| Other Race | 18 | 35.29% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 5.46% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 10.05% |
Sulphur Veterans by Education
3.66%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.70%
Veteran Disability Rate
60%
Labor Force Participation
57.8%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
77.28%
Born in Sulphur
96.28%
Native Born
3.72%
Foreign Born
2.68%
Non Citizen
1.04%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.28% of Sulphur residents were born in the United States, with 77.28% having been born in Louisiana. 2.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 3,504 | 0.00% | |
| 1950 | 5,996 | 2,492 | 5.52% |
| 1960 | 11,429 | 5,433 | 6.66% |
| 1970 | 14,959 | 3,530 | 2.73% |
| 1980 | 19,709 | 4,750 | 2.80% |
| 1990 | 20,125 | 416 | 0.21% |
| 2000 | 20,512 | 387 | 0.19% |
| 2010 | 20,410 | -102 | -0.05% |
| 2011 | 20,550 | 140 | 0.69% |
| 2012 | 20,690 | 140 | 0.68% |
| 2013 | 20,830 | 140 | 0.68% |
| 2014 | 20,970 | 140 | 0.67% |
| 2015 | 21,110 | 140 | 0.67% |
| 2016 | 21,250 | 140 | 0.66% |
| 2017 | 21,390 | 140 | 0.66% |
| 2018 | 21,530 | 140 | 0.65% |
| 2019 | 21,670 | 140 | 0.65% |
| 2020 | 21,809 | 139 | 0.64% |
| 2021 | 21,949 | 140 | 0.64% |
| 2022 | 22,089 | 140 | 0.64% |