Sweet Springs is a city located in Saline County Missouri. Sweet Springs has a 2024 population of 1,306. Sweet Springs is currently declining at a rate of -0.23% annually and its population has decreased by -0.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,316 in 2020.
The average household income in Sweet Springs is $62,190 with a poverty rate of 15.06%. The median age in Sweet Springs is 41.2 years: 27.8 years for males, and 49.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sweet Springs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,186 | 94.28% |
| Two or more races | 34 | 2.7% |
| Other race | 21 | 1.67% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 0.95% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 408 | 2.95 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Married | 206 | 3.86 | 85.4 | 14.6 |
| Non Family | 148 | 1.47 | 56.1 | 43.9 |
| Female | 32 | 2.72 | 71.9 | 28.1 |
| Male | 22 | 4.64 | 86.4 | 13.6 |
3.66
Average Family Size
2.95
Average Household Size
73.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 72 | 8.96% |
| Associates Degree | 37 | 4.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 21 | 2.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 19 | 2.36% |
| High School Graduate | 455 | 56.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21 | 2.61% |
| Some College | 179 | 22.26% |
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 | 764 | 674 | 40 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Other Race | 13 | 10 | 0 |
| Black | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 5.24%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,313 | $48,333 | $29,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,320 | $35,972 | $18,802 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $9,844 |
| Overall | $26,771 | $37,443 | $24,000 |
| Some College | $38,750 | $41,786 | $29,792 |
$26,771
Average Earnings
$37,443
Average Male
$24,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.58% of Sweet Springs residents speak only English, while 0.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,142 | 181 | 15.85% |
15.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.15%
Male Poverty Rate
19.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sweet Springs is White, with 15.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sweet Springs is White, with 15.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.22% |
| Some College | 18.05% |
| High School | 17.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 8.23% |
| Male Employed | 0.97% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,692 | $78,010 |
| Households | $46,974 | $62,190 |
| Married Families | $65,455 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,167 | $32,228 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.6%
Male Marriage Rate
41.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
59
Number of Veterans
55
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| World War II | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59 | 6.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.6%
Labor Force Participation
55.6%
Employment Rate
6.6%
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
80.45%
Born in Sweet Springs
99.84%
Native Born
0.16%
Foreign Born
0.16%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.84% of Sweet Springs residents were born in the United States, with 80.45% having been born in Missouri. 0.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,295 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2028 | 1,297 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2027 | 1,299 | -3 | -0.23% |
| 2026 | 1,302 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2025 | 1,304 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2024 | 1,306 | -3 | -0.23% |
| 2023 | 1,309 | 15 | 1.16% |
| 2022 | 1,294 | -15 | -1.15% |
| 2021 | 1,309 | -7 | -0.53% |
| 2020 | 1,316 | -98 | -6.93% |
| 2019 | 1,414 | -8 | -0.56% |
| 2018 | 1,422 | -4 | -0.28% |
| 2017 | 1,426 | -16 | -1.11% |
| 2016 | 1,442 | -14 | -0.96% |
| 2015 | 1,456 | -17 | -1.15% |
| 2014 | 1,473 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 1,472 | -14 | -0.94% |
| 2012 | 1,486 | 4 | 0.27% |
| 2011 | 1,482 | -4 | -0.27% |
| 2010 | 1,486 | 0 | 0% |