Sulphur is a city in Murray County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 4,794 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Murray County.

Geography

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Sulphur is located at (34.509159, -96.975371).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.0 km² (7.0 mi²). 17.7 km² (6.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.4 km² (0.2 mi²) of it (2.16%) is water.

Demographics

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As of the census of 2000, there were 4,794 people, 1,877 households, and 1,244 families residing in the city. The population density was 271.4/km² (703.1/mi²). There were 2,220 housing units at an average density of 125.7/km² (325.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 79.45% White, 1.36% African American, 12.72% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.52% from other races, and 4.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.80% of the population.

There were 1,877 households out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city the population was spread out with 23.9% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,236, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $28,712 versus $19,438 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,691. About 7.9% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.5% of those under age 18 and 13.5% of those age 65 or over.

Attractions

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Chickasaw National Recreation Area (originally Platt National Park), a popular destination for many regional tourists, is located just south of the town of Sulphur. Among the smallest parks in the National Park System, Chickasaw N.R.A. is very popular for its size, averaging 3-4 million visitors per year. Principal attractions in Sulphur besides the park are sulfurous springs in town that were once thought to cure ailments and other medical conditions. The pungent odor and taste are quite popular with some people. Other attractions include the Arbuckle Mountain range, just to the south, replete with many hiking and recreational opportunities.

External links

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Murray County, Oklahoma | Cities in Oklahoma | County seats in Oklahoma

Sulphur, Oklahoma