Sulphur Rock, Arkansas facts for kids
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Sulphur Rock, Arkansas
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Location of Sulphur Rock in Independence County, Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Independence |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.25 sq mi (3.24 km2) |
| • Land | 1.25 sq mi (3.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 609 |
| • Density | 487.20/sq mi (188.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72579
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-67730 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406680 |
Sulphur Rock is a small town located in Independence County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2010, about 456 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew to 609.
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Where is Sulphur Rock?
Sulphur Rock is found about six miles east of Batesville. It is located along Arkansas Highway 69. The town is also about four miles north of the White River. Other nearby towns include Magness and Newark. They are about four and six miles southeast, also along Highway 69.
The town covers a total area of about 3.3 square kilometers (1.25 square miles). All of this area is land.
Main Roads in Sulphur Rock
- Arkansas Highway 69
- Arkansas Highway 69 Business
- Arkansas Highway 233
A Look at Sulphur Rock's Past
Sulphur Rock was once home to a very special type of transportation. It had the last regular mule-drawn tram line in the United States. This unique tram line stopped running in 1926.
How Many People Live Here?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 188 | — | |
| 1890 | 387 | 105.9% | |
| 1900 | 213 | −45.0% | |
| 1910 | 252 | 18.3% | |
| 1920 | 227 | −9.9% | |
| 1930 | 177 | −22.0% | |
| 1940 | 181 | 2.3% | |
| 1950 | 179 | −1.1% | |
| 1960 | 225 | 25.7% | |
| 1970 | 290 | 28.9% | |
| 1980 | 316 | 9.0% | |
| 1990 | 356 | 12.7% | |
| 2000 | 421 | 18.3% | |
| 2010 | 456 | 8.3% | |
| 2020 | 609 | 33.6% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 421 people living in Sulphur Rock. These people lived in 169 households. About 113 of these were families. The town had about 127 people per square kilometer.
The population was made up of different age groups. About 25.9% of the people were under 18 years old. About 16.6% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 38 years old.
Education in Sulphur Rock
Students in Sulphur Rock attend schools in the Batesville School District. The local Sulphur Rock School District joined with the Batesville district on July 1, 2005.
See also
In Spanish: Sulphur Rock (Arkansas) para niños
