Sulphur, Oklahoma
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Sulphur is a city located in Murray County, Oklahoma. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,794. It is the county seat of Murray CountyTemplate:GR.
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Geography
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Location of Sulphur, Oklahoma
Sulphur is located at 34°30'33" North, 96°58'31" West (34.509159, -96.975371)Template:GR.
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 is water. The total area is 2.16% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 4,794 people, 1,877 households, and 1,244 families residing in the city. The population density is 271.4/km² (703.1/mi²). There are 2,220 housing units at an average density of 125.7/km² (325.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 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. 4.80% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,877 households out of which 30.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% are married couples living together, 12.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% are non-families. 30.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.40 and the average family size is 2.97.
In the city the population is 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 are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $27,236, and the median income for a family is $35,000. Males have a median income of $28,712 versus $19,438 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,691. 12.3% of the population and 7.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 17.5% of those under the age of 18 and 13.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Attractions
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.