Sulphur, Oklahoma
Sulphur: City in Oklahoma
About
Sulphur is a city located in the county of Murray in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,929 and a population density of 270 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,990 inhabitants.
The city was created 142 years ago in 1881.
Quick Facts about Sulphur
| Population : | 4,990 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Oklahoma (United States) |
| County : | Murray County |
| Postal code : | 73086 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 580 |
| Area : | 18.24 km2 |
| Named for : | sulfur |
| Altitude : | 1,001 feet / 305 meters |
| Capital city : | Sulphur is capital of Murray County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1882 (142 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 19:58:09 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 274 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.22% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sulphur is located at 34°30'28"N 96°58'6"W (34.5078700, -96.9683500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Sulphur
Demographics
The population of Sulphur increased by 1.22% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,929 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,971 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,969 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,986 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,011 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,039 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,042 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,010 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,011 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,043 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,990 | -1.06% | estimation process |
People born in Sulphur (5)
People born in Sulphur, including sinologist James Robert Hightower, Oklahoma Senator representing District 16, which includes portions of Cleveland and McClain counties, since 2006 John Sparks, musician Wayne Bennett, .
List
- Loyd Arms (American football player and wrestler) he was born in 24/09/1919
- Treston Thomison (American mixed martial artist)
Schools in Sulphur
College & universities near Sulphur, OK
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 206905 | Pontotoc Technology Center | Ada (OK) | 74820 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Sulphur, OK
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVL | Pauls Valley | East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St. | RAIL |
| ADM | Ardmore station | 251 East Main St. | RAIL |
| PUR | Purcell | East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave. | RAIL |
| NOR | Norman | 200 South Jones Avenue | RAIL |
| GLE | Gainesville | 605 East California Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Sulphur
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Sulphur Post Office | Sulphur (OK) | 73086 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Sulphur , Louisiana suburb city of Lake Charles, located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States with a population of 20,120 people.
Other cities in Murray County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Murray County , OK.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Davis | 2,854 | City in Oklahoma, USA |
| Dougherty | 221 | Human settlement in Murray County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Hickory | 75 | Town in Murray County, Oklahoma, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Sulphur distances to largest Oklahoma cities
