Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Sulphur Springs, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

16,401

Median Agei

36.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

62.3%10,224

Hispanic/Latino

19.6%3,208

Black

13.5%2,217

Two or More

2.5%404

Asian

1.5%251

Other

0.4%62

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%27

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.6%379

High School Diploma

31.6%3,354

Some College (<1 yr)

7.2%769

Some College (1+ yr)

16.6%1,757

Associate's Degree

7.7%813

Bachelor's Degree

13.6%1,442

Master's Degree

6.1%651

Professional Degree

1.1%112

Doctorate

0.8%90

HS or Higher

88.3%

BA or Higher

21.6%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$217,800

Median Renti

$1,106

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55%3,364

Renter-Occupied

45%2,754

Total Units

6,858

Homeownership

55%

Vacancy Rate

10.8%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

343

$750–$1,000

610

$1,000–$1,250

731

$1,250–$1,500

256

$1,500–$2,000

521

$2,000+

131

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%76

2010–2019

11.5%790

2000–2009

7.1%485

1990–1999

9.2%629

1980–1989

12.8%881

1970–1979

20.8%1,426

1960–1969

11.8%812

1950–1959

9.4%646

1940–1949

7.5%515

1939 or earlier

8.7%598

Heating Fuel

Electricity

70.5%4,311

Utility Gas

27.3%1,668

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%70

Wood

0.9%54

No Fuel

0.2%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,397

Mean Household Incomei

$79,827

Per Capita Incomei

$29,934

Poverty Ratei

14.2%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

8,275

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,5849.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,049

Philippines

Canada

India

Workforce

Total Employed

7,860

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

627(5.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

83.9%Insured

16.1%Uninsured