Sweetwater
Sweetwater has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,293. Population has declined 5% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $31,300. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Texas median.
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How many people live in Sweetwater, Texas?
Sweetwater, Texas has about 11,415 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Sweetwater, Texas?
The typical household in Sweetwater, Texas earns about $24,293 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Sweetwater, Texas expensive?
In Sweetwater, Texas, the median home is worth about $31,300, and the typical rent is about $337 a month.
How educated are people in Sweetwater, Texas?
About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sweetwater, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Sweetwater, Texas?
About 23.7% of people in Sweetwater, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
Has Sweetwater, Texas grown since 1990?
Yes, Sweetwater, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 552 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024