Sweetwater, TX Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Sweetwater?
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There are 10,546 residents in Sweetwater, with a median age of 35.7. Of this, 49.57% are males and 50.43% are females. US-born citizens make up 94.24% of the resident pool in Sweetwater, while non-US-born citizens account for 2.8%. Additionally, 2.96% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 8,469 people in Sweetwater currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 8,469 people in Sweetwater currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 10,546 | -0.6% |
| Male Population | 5,228 | -5.7% |
| Female Population | 5,318 | 5.1% |
Male population 49.57%
Female population 50.43%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35.7 | 1.4% |
| Citizen US Born | 9,939 | 0.9% |
| Citizen not US Born | 295 | 2.1% |
| Not Citizen | 312 | -32.9% |
Citizen US Born 94.24%
Citizen not US Born 2.8%
Not Citizen 2.96%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 53 | -55.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,115 | -23.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 541 | -6.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 174 | 15.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 8,469 | 4.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.51%
Moved from Same County 10.77%
Moved from Same State 5.23%
Moved from Different State 1.68%
Same House as Last Year 81.81%
What are the employment statistics in Sweetwater?
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White-collar workers make up 68.26% of the working population in Sweetwater, while blue-collar employees account for 31.74%. There are also 378 entrepreneurs in Sweetwater (8.26% of the workforce); 3,258 workers employed in private companies (71.17%); and 762 people working in governmental institutions (16.64%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 3,125 | 7.2% |
| Blue Collar | 1,453 | -8.6% |
White Collar 68.26%
Blue Collar 31.74%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 378 | 23.5% |
| Private Companies | 3,258 | 2.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 762 | -9.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 180 | -6.2% |
Self Employees 8.26%
Private Companies 71.17%
Governmental Workers 16.64%
Not for Profit Companies 3.93%
How many households are there in Sweetwater?
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There are a total of 4,040 households in Sweetwater, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 59.6% of these Sweetwater households, while non-family units account for the remaining 40.4%. Additionally, 33.99% of households have children and 66.01% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 4,040 | 3.8% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -4.5% |
| Family Households | 2,408 | -1.6% |
| Non-family Households | 1,632 | 12.9% |
Family Households 59.6%
Non-family Households 40.4%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,373 | -2.4% |
| Households without Children | 2,667 | 7.2% |
Households with Children 33.99%
Households without Children 66.01%
What are the median and average incomes in Sweetwater?
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The average annual household income in Sweetwater is $61,972, while the median household income sits at $44,306 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $47,540, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $43,994. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $49,797 and $37,336, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $61,972 | 12.6% |
| Median Household Income | $44,306 | 7.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,868 | -2.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 8,262 | -0.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Sweetwater?
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There are 5,074 housing units in Sweetwater, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1962. Of the 4,040 occupied housing units in Sweetwater, 56.88% are owner-occupied, while 43.12% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 27.42% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $104,900. In general, housing costs reach $709 per month in Sweetwater.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 27.42% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $104,900. In general, housing costs reach $709 per month in Sweetwater.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 5,074 | 0.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1962 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 530 | 13.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 570 | -3.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,293 | 3.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 893 | -11.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 865 | 5.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 593 | 13.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 160 | -13.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 66 | -29.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 104 | 2.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,040 | 3.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 2,298 | 7.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,742 | -0.9% |
Owner Occupied 56.88%
Renter Occupied 43.12%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 630 | 8.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,668 | 7.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $104,900 | 13.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $72,800 | 20.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $709 | 10.9% |
With Mortgage 27.42%
Without Mortgage 72.58%
What is the level of education in Sweetwater?
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Approximately 47.73% of the population in Sweetwater holds a high school degree (that's 3,650 residents), while 25.15% have attained a college certificate (2,337 locals) and 5.71% have a bachelor's degree (437 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 599 | -5.1% |
| Some High School | 3,650 | -0.5% |
| Some College | 2,337 | 8.9% |
| Associate Degree | 679 | 20.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 437 | -20.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 359 | 2.0% |
No High School 7.83%
Some High School 47.73%
Some College 25.15%
Associate Degree 8.88%
Bachelor's Degree 5.71%
Graduate Degree 4.69%
What is the marital status of Sweetwater residents?
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A total of 2,363 people in Sweetwater have never been married (which represents 29.07% of the total population), while 3,715 of them are wedded (45.69%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 354 (4.35%) and 1,233 (15.17%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 2,363 | -0.4% |
| Married | 3,715 | -7.7% |
| Separated | 354 | -7.1% |
| Widowed | 819 | 34.5% |
| Divorced | 1,233 | 8.7% |
Never Married 29.07%
Married 45.69%
Separated 4.35%
Widowed 10.07%
Divorced 15.17%
What are the most common means of transportation in Sweetwater?
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The top three means of transportation people in Sweetwater use to get to work are: car, walking and motorcycle. A total of 4,164 residents commute by car, 47 prefer going to work by walking and 10 by motorcycle.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 4,164 | 2.4% |
| Motorcycle | 10 | N/A |
| Walk | 47 | -16.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Sweetwater by zipcode?
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Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.