Sulphur
City in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
Sulphur is a city in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, with 21,809 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 16 ft (5 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Carlyss, 3.7 miles S.
- 21,809residents (2020 Census)
- 16 ftelevation · 5 m
- 11.2 sq miland area · 29.1 km²
- 1,941 / sq mipopulation density
- 70663ZIP code
About Sulphur
Sulphur is a city in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 21,809 in 2020. Sulphur is part of the Lake Charles metropolitan statistical area.
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Living in Sulphur
- Median household income
- $61,760
- Median home value
- $182,900
- Median rent
- $994/mo
- Median age
- 38
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Sulphur had 21,809 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 21,809 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,941 per sq mi (750 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sulphur at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Calcasieu Parish |
| Type | City |
| Population | 21,809 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.23 sq mi (29.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.2298° N, 93.3563° W |
| ZIP code | 70663 |
| Official website | sulphur.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2273640 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sulphur
- Carlyss3.7 mi S
- Westlake5.9 mi E
- Prien7.3 mi SE
- Lake Charles8.9 mi E
- Moss Bluff10.4 mi NE
- Vinton13.7 mi W
- Gillis13.8 mi NE
- DeQuincy16.1 mi N
- Hackberry18.6 mi S
- Starks19.3 mi W
- Iowa20.5 mi E
- Oretta21.3 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sulphur
What county is Sulphur in?
Sulphur is in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Sulphur, LA?
21,809 people lived in Sulphur at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sulphur, LA?
The ZIP code of Sulphur is 70663.
What is the elevation of Sulphur?
16 feet (5 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sulphur?
Carlyss (3.7 mi), Westlake (5.9 mi), Prien (7.3 mi), Lake Charles (8.9 mi), Moss Bluff (10.4 mi).
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