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Sweet Water

Alabama · 228 residents · 2.353 sq mi
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Sweet Water has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $106,300. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
228
−3%since 2000
from 234 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
97 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 99 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+20%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1342032713394081990201020202024Sweet Water
2024216
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,417
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,781 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,697
+11%since 2000
from $19,582 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10%
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing6.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,300
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
15.6% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−6%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(216)
Black5.6%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.4%(31)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(203)
Black3.9%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.2%(26)
Diversity Score
11
−16%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+37%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.7%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 14.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.4%
−21.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.3%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
55.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−94.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sweet Water, Alabama?

Sweet Water, Alabama has about 228 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sweet Water, Alabama?

The typical household in Sweet Water, Alabama earns about $55,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sweet Water, Alabama expensive?

In Sweet Water, Alabama, the median home is worth about $106,300.

How educated are people in Sweet Water, Alabama?

About 28.7% of adults age 25 and over in Sweet Water, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sweet Water, Alabama?

About 20.2% of people in Sweet Water, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sweet Water, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Sweet Water, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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