State
Parish
Land Area (mi²)
11.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,784.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.11% (-22)
Growth Since 2010
-1.91% (-389)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Sulphur, Louisiana Population 2021
20,021
Sulphur is a city located in Calcasieu Parish Louisiana. With a 2020 population of 20,021, it is the 16th largest city in Louisiana and the 1854th largest city in the United States . Sulphur is currently declining at a rate of -0.11% annually and its population has decreased by -1.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,410 in 2010. Sulphur reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 11 miles, Sulphur has a population density of 1,784 people per square mile.
The average household income in Sulphur is $65,319 with a poverty rate of 14.14%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $850 per month, and the median house value is $141,700. 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: 89.10%
- Black or African American: 7.03%
- Two or more races: 2.30%
- Other race: 0.71%
- Asian: 0.51%
- Native American: 0.33%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.02%
The current population of Sulphur, Louisiana is 20,021 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 20,065.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 20,410.
Sulphur, Louisiana Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,921 | 89.10% |
| Black or African American | 1,414 | 7.03% |
| Two or More Races | 462 | 2.30% |
| Some Other Race | 142 | 0.71% |
| Asian | 103 | 0.51% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 67 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.02% |
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Sulphur Population by Race
Sulphur Population Pyramid $2021
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Sulphur Population by Age
Sulphur Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,033 | 2.49 | 67.9 |
| Married | 3,575 | 3.3 | 78.2 |
| Non Family | 3,052 | 1.16 | 58.9 |
| Female | 988 | 3.3 | 58.1 |
| Male | 418 | 3.4 | 67.9 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
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Sulphur Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 483 | 3.61% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,541 | 11.51% |
| High School Graduate | 4,755 | 35.51% |
| Some College | 3,264 | 24.37% |
| Associates Degree | 1,089 | 8.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,707 | 12.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 552 | 4.12% |
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Sulphur Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Sulphur Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,694 | 10,001 | 2,007 |
| Black | 868 | 779 | 93 |
| Hispanic | 534 | 334 | 48 |
| 2+ Races | 183 | 183 | 101 |
| Asian | 88 | 46 | 13 |
| Other Race | 81 | 66 | 6 |
| Native American | 55 | 55 | 23 |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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%.
Sulphur Educational Attainment by Race
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$37,790
Average Earnings
$55,583
Average Male
$27,372
Average Female
Sulphur Earnings by Educational Attainment
Sulphur Language by Age
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Sulphur Language
92.54% of Sulphur residents speak only English, while 7.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.23% of the population.
Sulphur Language
Sulphur Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,791 | 2,050 | 12.21% |
| Hispanic | 1,269 | 492 | 38.77% |
| Black | 1,338 | 171 | 12.78% |
| Multiple | 462 | 103 | 22.29% |
| Asian | 103 | 10 | 9.71% |
14.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.04%
Male Poverty Rate
17.02%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Sulphur
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sulphur is Hispanic, with 38.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sulphur is Asian, with 9.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.10%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.85%.
Sulphur Poverty
Sulphur Poverty Rate by Education
Sulphur Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.2%
Male Marriage Rate
46.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Sulphur Married by Age and Sex
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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
Sulphur Marital Status
Sulphur Veterans by War
Sulphur Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,178 | 8.78% |
| Hispanic | 66 | 12.20% |
| Black | 34 | 3.55% |
| Other Race | 29 | 35.80% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 7.75% |
| Native American | 16 | 29.09% |
Sulphur Veterans by Race
Sulphur Veterans by Education
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3.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
Sulphur Veterans by Education
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60%
Labor Force Participation
57.2%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
Sulphur Employment by Age
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Sulphur Employment by Race
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Sulphur Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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75.46%
Born in Sulphur
97.06%
Native Born
2.94%
Foreign Born
1.66%
Non Citizen
1.28%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.06% of Sulphur residents were born in the United States, with 75.46% having been born in Louisiana. 1.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Sulphur Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 20,021 | -22 | -0.11% |
| 2020 | 20,043 | -22 | -0.11% |
| 2019 | 20,065 | -22 | -0.11% |
| 2018 | 20,087 | -57 | -0.28% |
| 2017 | 20,144 | -27 | -0.13% |
| 2016 | 20,171 | 102 | 0.51% |
| 2015 | 20,069 | -1 | -0.00% |
| 2014 | 20,070 | -44 | -0.22% |
| 2013 | 20,114 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2012 | 20,112 | -184 | -0.91% |
| 2011 | 20,296 | -98 | -0.48% |
| 2010 | 20,394 | -118 | -0.06% |
| 2000 | 20,512 | 387 | 0.19% |
| 1990 | 20,125 | 416 | 0.21% |
| 1980 | 19,709 | 4,750 | 2.80% |
| 1970 | 14,959 | 3,530 | 2.73% |
| 1960 | 11,429 | 5,433 | 6.66% |
| 1950 | 5,996 | 2,492 | 5.52% |
| 1940 | 3,504 | 0.00% |