Sweetwater is a CDP located in Nez Perce County Idaho. Sweetwater has a 2024 population of 177. Sweetwater is currently growing at a rate of 1.72% annually but its population has decreased by -32.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 264 in 2020.
The average household income in Sweetwater is $91,650 with a poverty rate of 4.17%. The median age in Sweetwater is 53.8 years: 58 years for males, and 46.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sweetwater was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92 | 54.76% |
| Native American | 76 | 45.24% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 70 | 2.4 | 82.9 | 17.1 |
| Married | 40 | 3.4 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 26 | 0 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Male | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
82.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 15 | 9.43% |
| Associates Degree | 8 | 5.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 48 | 30.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 2.52% |
| High School Graduate | 49 | 30.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 2.52% |
| Some College | 31 | 19.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92 | 73 | 0 |
| Native American | 67 | 67 | 52 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 77.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $68,802 | $74,643 | $36,620 |
| Some College | $68,542 | $0 | $0 |
$68,802
Average Earnings
$74,643
Average Male
$36,620
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.45% of Sweetwater residents speak only English, while 6.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 6.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92 | 7 | 7.61% |
4.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.25%
Male Poverty Rate
0%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sweetwater is White, with 7.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sweetwater is White, with 7.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.84% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $139,750 | $124,309 |
| Households | $120,500 | $91,650 |
| Married Families | $142,619 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $36,381 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
74.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
69.6%
Male Marriage Rate
85.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
16
Number of Veterans
16
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16 | 17.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
43.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.1%
Labor Force Participation
52.1%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
47.02%
Born in Sweetwater
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Sweetwater residents were born in the United States, with 47.02% having been born in Idaho. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 177 | 3 | 1.72% |
| 2023 | 174 | 2 | 1.16% |
| 2022 | 172 | -97 | -36.06% |
| 2021 | 269 | 5 | 1.89% |
| 2020 | 264 | 25 | 10.46% |
| 2019 | 239 | 20 | 9.13% |
| 2018 | 219 | -52 | -19.19% |
| 2017 | 271 | 66 | 32.2% |
| 2016 | 205 | 5 | 2.5% |
| 2015 | 200 | 58 | 40.85% |
| 2014 | 142 | -5 | -3.4% |
| 2013 | 147 | 56 | 61.54% |
| 2012 | 91 | -6 | -6.19% |
| 2011 | 97 | -46 | -32.17% |
| 2010 | 143 | 0 | 0% |