Sulphur Rock, AR Profile: Facts & Data

The primary coordinate point for Sulphur Rock is located at latitude 35.7512 and longitude -91.5007 in Independence County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Sulphur Rock encompass a land area of 1.27 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Independence County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6). The elevation is 322 feet.

The Town of Sulphur Rock has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.

Sulphur Rock, AR Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2022)

POPULATION
Total Population	622 (100%)
Population in Households	622 (100.0%)
Population in Families	512 (82.3%)
Population in Group Quarters¹	0
Population Density	498
Diversity Index²	24


INCOME
Median Household Income	$53,063
Average Household Income	$68,718
% of Income for Mortgage⁴	16%
Per Capita Income	$27,139
Wealth Index⁵	46

HOUSING
Total HU (Housing Units)	277 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU	167 (60.3%)
Renter Occupied HU	86 (31.0%)
Vacant Housing Units	24 ( 8.7%)
Median Home Value	$163,971
Average Home Value	$176,183
Housing Affordability Index³	167

HOUSEHOLDS
Total Households	253
Average Household Size	2.46
Family Households	176
Average Family Size	3.00

NOTES

Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.

Sulphur Rock, AR - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Sulphur Rock to the other 625 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Arkansas by rank and percentile using July 1, 2022 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR	2020-2022	2022-2027
Population	0.94%	0.29%
Households	0.89%	0.47%
Families		0.45%
Median Household Income		3.53%
Per Capita Income		3.34%
Owner Occupied HU		0.71%

Variable Description	Rank	Percentile
Total Population	# 256	59th
Population Density	# 198	68th
Median Household Income	# 185	71st
Housing Affordability Index	# 271	43rd
Per Capita Income	# 286	54th
Diversity Index	# 433	31st

Sulphur Rock, AR Profile: Facts & Data

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Sulphur Rock, AR Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2022)

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