CITY · 1990 CENSUS
Sweeny
Texas · 3,236 residents · 1.988 sq mi
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The short version
Sweeny has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $28,788. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $50,300.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 1990 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
$28,788
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,497 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Section 03
Housing
$50,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $63,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2000
White, non-Hispanic69%(2,502)
Black15.5%(563)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(497)
Asian0.4%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.3%(2,114)
1990
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(2,477)
Black16.3%(528)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(304)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.1%(231)
Diversity Score59.6%(1,928)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
69.0%
−9.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
No data for the years selected.
Section 08
People & community
No data for the years selected.
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Sweeny, Texas?
Sweeny, Texas has about 3,236 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in Sweeny, Texas?
The typical household in Sweeny, Texas earns about $28,788 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Sweeny, Texas expensive?
In Sweeny, Texas, the median home is worth about $50,300, and the typical rent is about $285 a month.
How educated are people in Sweeny, Texas?
About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sweeny, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Sweeny, Texas?
About 17.4% of people in Sweeny, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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