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Sweetser

Indiana · 1,229 residents · 1.008 sq mi
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Sweetser has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,155. Population has grown 36% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $98,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,229
+36%since 2000
from 906 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,219 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 899 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7139141K1K2K1990201020202024Sweetser
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,155
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,722 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,613
+4%since 2000
from $19,907 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,300
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$608
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.5%
−29.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+42%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(874)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(19)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(50)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(1,146)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(55)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.4%(153)
Diversity Score
12
+127%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+62%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 91.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.0%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sweetser, Indiana?

Sweetser, Indiana has about 1,229 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sweetser, Indiana?

The typical household in Sweetser, Indiana earns about $38,155 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 $98,300, and the typical rent is about $608 a month.

How educated are people in Sweetser, Indiana?

About 8.3% 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 14.5% of people in Sweetser, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sweetser, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Sweetser, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 305 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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