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Sweetwater

Idaho · 155 residents · 1.192 sq mi
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Sweetwater is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,446. Population has fallen 35% since 2019, a loss of 84 residents. Median home value is $162,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. Households here earn about 96% more than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
155
−35%since 2019
from 239 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
130 / sq mi
−35%since 2019
from 201 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+80%since 2019
from 23.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
73127181235289201020202024Sweetwater
2024163
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,446
+116%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $52,917 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,922
+71%since 2019
from $16,931 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.2%
+25.2 ptssince 2019
from 41.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−23.0 ptssince 2019
from 26.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance15.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services15.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,500
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $118,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.3%
+15.2 ptssince 2019
from 66.1% in 2019
18.8% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−37%since 2019
from 2.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic36.4%(87)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other63.6%(152)
Diversity Score57.9%(138)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.6%(80)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(11)
Asian1.3%(2)
Other64.4%(100)
Diversity Score69.6%(108)
Diversity Score
70
+20%since 2019
from 58 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.7%
+20.9 ptssince 2019
from 18.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2019
from 91.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 8.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
−40%since 2019
from 32.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.2%
+17.6 ptssince 2019
from 73.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 56.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 23.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2019
from 54.4% in 2019
Female
37.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2019
from 45.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sweetwater, Idaho?

Sweetwater, Idaho has about 155 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sweetwater, Idaho?

The typical household in Sweetwater, Idaho earns about $115,446 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 $162,500.

How educated are people in Sweetwater, Idaho?

About 39.7% 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 3.8% of people in Sweetwater, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

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