Sulphur, Louisiana
Sulphur: Suburb city of Lake Charles, located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States
About
Sulphur is a city located in the county of Calcasieu Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 20,410 and a population density of 776 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 20,120 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Sulphur
| Population : | 20,120 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Louisiana (United States) |
| County : | Calcasieu Parish |
| Phone Area Codes : | 337 |
| Area : | 26.3 km2 |
| Altitude : | 16 feet / 5 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:45:51 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 70663 |
| Density : | 765 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.44% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sulphur is located at 30°14'12"N 93°22'39"W (30.2365900, -93.3773800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Sulphur
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Sulphur decreased by 1.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 20,410 | - | census |
| 2011 | 20,296 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 20,112 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 20,114 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,070 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,069 | -0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 20,171 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,144 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,087 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,065 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 20,120 | 0.27% | estimation process |
Schools in Sulphur
College & universities near Sulphur, LA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 158778 | Avery James School of Cosmetology | Lake Charles (LA) | 70601 |
| 407151 | Stage One-The Hair School | Lake Charles (LA) | 70605 |
| 159717 | McNeese State University | Lake Charles (LA) | 70605 |
| 469920 | Unitech Training Academy-Lake Charles | Lake Charles (LA) | 70601-7887 |
| 160579 | SOWELA Technical Community College | Lake Charles (LA) | 70615 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Sulphur, LA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LCH | Lake Charles | 100 Ryan Street | RAIL |
| BMT | Beaumont | 2555 W. Cedar Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Sulphur
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Sulphur Post Office | Sulphur (LA) | 70663 |
| Westlak Post Office | Westlake (LA) | 70669 |
| Drew Post Office | Lake Charles (LA) | 70605 |
| Lake Charl Post Office | Lake Charles (LA) | 70601 |
| Moss Blu Post Office | Lake Charles (LA) | 70611 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Sulphur , Oklahoma city in Oklahoma with a population of 4,990 people.
Other cities in Calcasieu Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Calcasieu Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles | 78,433 | The second most populous city in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. |
| Moss Bluff | 11,557 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Prien | 7,810 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Westlake | 4,873 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Carlyss | 4,670 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Vinton | 3,211 | Town in Louisiana |
| Iowa | 3,109 | Town in Louisiana, United States |
| DeQuincy | 3,009 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Sulphur distances to largest Louisiana cities
