Sulphur, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Calcasieu Parish County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
21,004
Population
1,869/sq mi density
$58,044
Median Income
$30,014 per capita
$175,200
Home Value
$202,468 Zillow
$1,015
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
70°F
Avg Temperature
376
Violent Crime/100K
2,927 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$58,044 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$175,200 home value, $1,015/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
376 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
21,004
Census 2023
Population Density
1,869
per square mile
Land Area
10.0
square miles (25.9 km²)
Median Age
39.3 yrs
1% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 6.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.7% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
86.8%
Black
6.9%
Hispanic
4.3%
Asian
0.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.7% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 6.7% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
93.7%
Spanish
6.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
3.3%
Veterans
9.0%
50% above US avg (6%)
Disability
15.7%
21% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
93.0%
2% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
7.0%
19% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.474
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 21,004 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,869 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 10.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 39.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.1% |
| Female | 52.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.3% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
Language
| English Only | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 6.7% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 3.3% |
| Veterans | 9.0% |
| Disability | 15.7% |
| Health Insurance | 93.0% |
| Uninsured | 7.0% |
| Broadband Access | 82.8% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.474 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |