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Sweetwater

Florida · 13,499 residents · 3.87 sq mi
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Sweetwater has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,109. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $185,200. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,499
−1%since 2009
from 13,647 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
3,488 / sq mi
−1%since 2009
from 3,526 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
Unchangedsince 2009
from 41.8 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,109
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $31,142 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,561
−7%since 2009
from $14,564 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,200
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $199,500 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,069
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $997 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.2%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
51.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.8
−10%since 2009
from 6.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic2.8%(384)
Black1%(136)
Hispanic / Latino95%(12,969)
Asian0.7%(96)
Other0.5%(62)
Diversity Score12%(1,636)
2010
White, non-Hispanic3.5%(475)
Black0.3%(44)
Hispanic / Latino95.5%(12,894)
Asian0.5%(66)
Other0.4%(60)
Diversity Score11.5%(1,547)
Diversity Score
11
−4%since 2009
from 12 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
62.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.1%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
76.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.6%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sweetwater, Florida?

Sweetwater, Florida has about 13,499 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sweetwater, Florida?

The typical household in Sweetwater, Florida earns about $32,109 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sweetwater, Florida expensive?

In Sweetwater, Florida, the median home is worth about $185,200, and the typical rent is about $1,069 a month.

How educated are people in Sweetwater, Florida?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sweetwater, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sweetwater, Florida?

About 24.1% of people in Sweetwater, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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