Demographics & People — Sulphur, Louisiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 21,004 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~20,200 |
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| Median Age | 38.0 |
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| Total Households | 8,495 |
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| Family Households | 4,867 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.46 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2204 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 18,226 |
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| Black or African American | 1,456 |
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| Asian | 156 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 895 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 5,915 |
| Other groups | 3,686 |
| French (except Basque) | 3,171 |
| French Canadian | 2,767 |
| English | 1,824 |
| German | 1,426 |
| American | 1,347 |
| Irish | 1,078 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,001 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 822 |
Language
| English Only | 18,393 |
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| Spanish | 606 |
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| Population 5+ | 19,636 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,588 |
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| Population 18+ | 16,211 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Sulphur, Louisiana.
