Demographics & People — Sulphur Springs, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 16,185 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~16,900 |
| Median Age | 36.5 |
| Total Households | 6,221 |
| Family Households | 4,032 |
| Average Household Size | 2.52 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 12,098 |
| Black or African American | 2,175 |
| Asian | 239 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,825 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 5,565 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 5,319 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,727 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,450 |
| English | 1,397 |
| Irish | 1,342 |
| American | 1,257 |
| German | 993 |
| Scottish | 369 |
| Italian | 176 |
Language
| English Only | 12,891 |
| Spanish | 2,130 |
| Population 5+ | 15,230 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 609 |
| Population 18+ | 12,198 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 16.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Sulphur Springs, Texas.