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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sweetser

Indiana · 906 residents · 1.008 sq mi
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Sweetser has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,722. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $72,200. With a median age of 40.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

906
−2%since 1990
from 924 in 1990
1990 – 2025
899 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 917 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.4
+6%since 1990
from 38.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7139141K1K2K1990201020202024Sweetser
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,722
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,596 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,907
+41%since 1990
from $14,125 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.0%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$72,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$506
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $327 in 1990
US average: $602
84.0%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 87.2% in 1990
16.0% rent
1.8
+33%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(872)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(70)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score27.9%(257)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(874)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(19)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score5.5%(50)
5
−80%since 1990
from 28 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.2%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.0%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 81.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.3%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.0 min
−21%since 1990
from 15.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sweetser, Indiana?

Sweetser, Indiana has about 906 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sweetser, Indiana?

The typical household in Sweetser, Indiana earns about $39,722 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sweetser, Indiana expensive?

In Sweetser, Indiana, the median home is worth about $72,200, and the typical rent is about $506 a month.

How educated are people in Sweetser, Indiana?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Sweetser, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sweetser, Indiana?

About 5.0% of people in Sweetser, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sweetser, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Sweetser, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 18 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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