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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sweetwater

Tennessee · 5,586 residents · 8.975 sq mi
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Sweetwater has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,323. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $68,200. 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
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,586
+11%since 1990
from 5,054 in 1990
1990 – 2025
622 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 563 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.4
+3%since 1990
from 39.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Sweetwater
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,323
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,865 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,746
+66%since 1990
from $10,061 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.4%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 16.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$68,200
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$354
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $261 in 1990
US average: $602
69.6%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 71.0% in 1990
30.4% rent
2.4
+19%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(4,615)
Black8%(403)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(44)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score21.8%(1,100)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(4,989)
Black7.3%(405)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(53)
Asian0.9%(50)
Diversity Score21.3%(1,192)
21
−2%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.2%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.5%
+17.7 ptssince 1990
from 49.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.6%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.4 min
+5%since 1990
from 15.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Sweetwater, Tennessee?

Sweetwater, Tennessee has about 5,586 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sweetwater, Tennessee?

The typical household in Sweetwater, Tennessee earns about $28,323 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sweetwater, Tennessee expensive?

In Sweetwater, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $68,200, and the typical rent is about $354 a month.

How educated are people in Sweetwater, Tennessee?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Sweetwater, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sweetwater, Tennessee?

About 16.4% of people in Sweetwater, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sweetwater, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Sweetwater, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 532 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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