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Sweetwater

Oklahoma · 87 residents · 15.857 sq mi
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Sweetwater has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,125. Population has fallen 64% since 2009, a loss of 157 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $67,100. The poverty rate of 56.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
87
−64%since 2009
from 244 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
−64%since 2009
from 15 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+141%since 2009
from 16.8 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
4297152207262200920202024Sweetwater
2024108
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,125
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $68,125 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,234
−46%since 2009
from $22,712 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
56.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing17.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,100
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $112,500 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $446 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
22.9%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
48.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.3%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
−16%since 2009
from 1.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic26.2%(64)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other65.6%(160)
Diversity Score61.8%(151)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(83)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other56.4%(49)
Diversity Score61.2%(53)
Diversity Score
61
−1%since 2009
from 62 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 91.9% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
57.1%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
20.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
17.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
31.4%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.7%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
31.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
Female
68.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sweetwater, Oklahoma?

Sweetwater, Oklahoma has about 87 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sweetwater, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Sweetwater, Oklahoma earns about $48,125 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 $67,100, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Sweetwater, Oklahoma?

About 10.3% 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 56.4% of people in Sweetwater, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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