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Sweetwater

New Jersey · 805 residents · 3.565 sq mi
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Sweetwater is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,453. Population has declined 12% since 2021. Median home value is $237,200. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
805
−12%vs 2021
vs 910 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
226 / sq mi
−12%vs 2021
vs 255 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
49.1
+13%vs 2021
vs 43.5 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
6077338589831K20202024Sweetwater
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,453
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $90,787 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,675
−14%vs 2021
vs $42,607 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.8%
−3.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 61.4% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.6% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information29.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$237,200
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $245,500 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.0%
+4.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 84.7% in 2021
11.0% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+3%vs 2021
vs 2.7 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(910)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(727)
Black1.9%(15)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(31)
Asian0.9%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.2%(130)
Diversity Score
16
vs 0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.5%
−1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 36.3% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.8%
−1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 18.7% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.4 min
+25%vs 2021
vs 28.2 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.0%
−10.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 84.2% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
+2.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.2% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
+2.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 66.3% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.3%
−1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.7% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
−12.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 55.6% in 2021
Female
56.9%
+12.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 44.4% in 2021
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.1% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sweetwater, New Jersey?

Sweetwater, New Jersey has about 805 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sweetwater, New Jersey?

The typical household in Sweetwater, New Jersey earns about $85,453 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sweetwater, New Jersey expensive?

In Sweetwater, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $237,200.

How educated are people in Sweetwater, New Jersey?

About 34.5% of adults age 25 and over in Sweetwater, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sweetwater, New Jersey?

About 6.9% of people in Sweetwater, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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