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Sweetwater

Idaho · 163 residents · 1.192 sq mi
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Sweetwater is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $126,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $192,300. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

163
−3%since 2023
from 168 in 2023
2010 – 2024
137 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 141 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
53.5
−1%since 2023
from 53.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
73127181235289201020202024Sweetwater
2024163
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$126,875
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $120,500 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$47,567
+3%since 2023
from $46,296 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2023
from 57.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
4.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.313
−1%since 2023
from 0.315 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance25.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services25.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$192,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $190,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
79.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 82.9% in 2023
20.3% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
13.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
38.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
1.5
−4%since 2023
from 1.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic54.8%(92)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other45.2%(76)
Diversity Score61.9%(104)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.6%(89)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other45.4%(74)
Diversity Score62%(101)
62
Unchangedsince 2023
from 62 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 32.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 88.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
2.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

94.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 95.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
6.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
12.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
51.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 52.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
63.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 59.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
34.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

68.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
31.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
9.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
23.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 22.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
68.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 72.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
95.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 93.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Sweetwater, Idaho?

Sweetwater, Idaho has about 163 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sweetwater, Idaho?

The typical household in Sweetwater, Idaho earns about $126,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sweetwater, Idaho expensive?

In Sweetwater, Idaho, the median home is worth about $192,300.

How educated are people in Sweetwater, Idaho?

About 33.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sweetwater, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sweetwater, Idaho?

About 4.3% of people in Sweetwater, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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