Sweetwater Micro
Sweetwater has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,209. Population has declined 5% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $35,800. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure.
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How many people live in Sweetwater, TX?
Sweetwater, TX has about 15,802 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Sweetwater, TX?
The typical household in Sweetwater, TX earns about $26,209 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Sweetwater, TX expensive?
In Sweetwater, TX, the median home is worth about $35,800, and the typical rent is about $340 a month.
How educated are people in Sweetwater, TX?
About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Sweetwater, TX hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Sweetwater, TX?
About 21.7% of people in Sweetwater, TX live below the federal poverty line.
Has Sweetwater, TX grown since 1990?
Yes, Sweetwater, TX has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 792 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024