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Sweetwater

Tennessee · 5,764 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 $35,255. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $99,500. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
5,764
+3%since 2000
from 5,586 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
642 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 622 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
+5%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Sweetwater
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,255
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,323 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,634
+5%since 2000
from $16,746 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$557
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.2%
−29.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
34.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+17%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(4,989)
Black7.3%(405)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(53)
Asian0.9%(50)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.3%(1,192)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(5,049)
Black6.2%(360)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(183)
Asian0.9%(54)
Other3.3%(189)
Diversity Score30.7%(1,767)
Diversity Score
31
+44%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+36%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% 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
7.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.4%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
57.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sweetwater, Tennessee?

Sweetwater, Tennessee has about 5,764 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sweetwater, Tennessee?

The typical household in Sweetwater, Tennessee earns about $35,255 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 $99,500, and the typical rent is about $557 a month.

How educated are people in Sweetwater, Tennessee?

About 9.2% 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 25.0% 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 710 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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