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Sweetwater

Oklahoma · 105 residents (2025 est.) · 15.857 sq mi
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Sweetwater has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,208. Population has declined 14% since 2023. Median home value is $106,900. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
108
−14%since 2023
from 125 in 2023
2009 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
−14%since 2023
from 8 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
39.0
+4%since 2023
from 37.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:105 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2009 – 2024
4297152207262200920202024Sweetwater
2024108
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,208
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $63,958 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,938
+8%since 2023
from $28,634 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2023
from 45.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.265
+9%since 2023
from 0.243 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,900
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $112,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Owner-occupied
22.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 22.8% in 2023
77.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.7%
−15.4 ptssince 2023
from 23.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+10%since 2023
from 1.8 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(125)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(103)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11%(12)
Diversity Score
11
from 0 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 40.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 98.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.5 min
−28%since 2023
from 17.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
23.6%
−17.6 ptssince 2023
from 41.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
58.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 49.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 74.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
85.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 77.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 38.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 48.0% in 2023
Female
45.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 52.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 96.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sweetwater, Oklahoma?

Sweetwater, Oklahoma has about 108 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sweetwater, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Sweetwater, Oklahoma earns about $55,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sweetwater, Oklahoma expensive?

In Sweetwater, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $106,900.

How educated are people in Sweetwater, Oklahoma?

About 42.9% of adults age 25 and over in Sweetwater, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sweetwater, Oklahoma?

About 0.0% of people in Sweetwater, Oklahoma 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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