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Sulphur Rock town, AR

ZIP 72579 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 72579

72579 has a population of 1,351 with a median age of 37.6 yrs (59.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
80.8%+31% vs US avg
x
Black
1.9%-85% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.0%-82% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
5.8%-69% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
10.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.9%+4% vs US avg
x
18–64
70.6%+14% vs US avg
x
65+
6.5%-60% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.7%-22% vs US avg
x
High school
28.9%+10% vs US avg
x
Some college
46.4%+61% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
16.0%-53% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
49.4%+3% vs US avg
x
Never married
25.4%-25% vs US avg
x
Divorced
18.9%+84% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.2%
x
Diversity Index
33/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
12.0%+4% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
48.5%+249% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.9%-52% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.8%+10% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.3%-35% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
65.2%+1024% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 72579

Poverty Rate
12.0%+4% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.9%-52% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
48.5%+249% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.3%-35% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.8%+10% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.4%+18% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
8.5%-27% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
65.2%+1024% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,351
Median age37.6
Poverty rate12.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White80.8%
Hispanic5.8%
Black1.9%
Asian1.0%
Foreign-born48.5%