Sweet Home is a city located in Linn County Oregon. Sweet Home has a 2024 population of 10,322. Sweet Home is currently growing at a rate of 1.14% annually and its population has increased by 4.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,856 in 2020.
The average household income in Sweet Home is $70,149 with a poverty rate of 17.44%. The median age in Sweet Home is 41.3 years: 38.9 years for males, and 47.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sweet Home was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,760 | 88.92% |
| Two or more races | 444 | 4.51% |
| Other race | 396 | 4.02% |
| Black or African American | 144 | 1.46% |
| Asian | 68 | 0.69% |
| Native American | 33 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.07% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,922 | 2.49 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
| Married | 1,780 | 2.83 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Non Family | 1,185 | 1.34 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Female | 586 | 3.2 | 40.6 | 59.4 |
| Male | 371 | 3.4 | 47.2 | 52.8 |
2.76
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
64.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,153 | 16.35% |
| Associates Degree | 579 | 8.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 481 | 6.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 138 | 1.96% |
| High School Graduate | 2,835 | 40.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 212 | 3.01% |
| Some College | 1,655 | 23.47% |
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 | 6,236 | 5,128 | 528 |
| Hispanic | 400 | 242 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 303 | 204 | 67 |
| Other Race | 224 | 135 | 0 |
| Asian | 68 | 68 | 24 |
| Black | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| Native American | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 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 asian people with a rate of 35.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,859 | $0 | $52,137 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,750 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,755 | $51,775 | $30,236 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,038 | $13,786 | $33,963 |
| Overall | $37,150 | $46,462 | $32,861 |
| Some College | $38,966 | $47,838 | $31,230 |
$37,150
Average Earnings
$46,462
Average Male
$32,861
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.88% of Sweet Home residents speak only English, while 6.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,357 | 1,466 | 17.54% |
| Multiple | 444 | 136 | 30.63% |
| Hispanic | 640 | 46 | 7.19% |
| Other | 396 | 26 | 6.57% |
| Native | 33 | 24 | 72.73% |
| Asian | 68 | 24 | 35.29% |
17.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.19%
Male Poverty Rate
19.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sweet Home is Native, with 72.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sweet Home is Other, with 6.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 23.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23% |
| Some College | 15.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 38.69% |
| Female Unemployed | 9.04% |
| Male Employed | 7.09% |
| Female Employed | 3.29% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,028 | $76,943 |
| Households | $56,783 | $70,149 |
| Married Families | $73,152 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,325 | $50,342 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.3%
Male Marriage Rate
44.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
835
Number of Veterans
712
Male Veterans
123
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 362 |
| First Gulf War | 107 |
| Second Gulf War | 105 |
| Korea | 52 |
| World War II | 14 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 289 |
| 75+ | 183 |
| 55 to 64 | 162 |
| 35 to 54 | 101 |
| 18 to 34 | 100 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 818 | 11.73% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 9.05% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 5.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49%
Labor Force Participation
45%
Employment Rate
7.8%
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
48.37%
Born in Sweet Home
96.67%
Native Born
3.33%
Foreign Born
1.84%
Non Citizen
1.49%
Naturalized
96.67% of Sweet Home residents were born in the United States, with 48.37% having been born in Oregon. 1.84% 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 | 10,905 | 116 | 1.08% |
| 2028 | 10,789 | 117 | 1.1% |
| 2027 | 10,672 | 117 | 1.11% |
| 2026 | 10,555 | 116 | 1.11% |
| 2025 | 10,439 | 117 | 1.13% |
| 2024 | 10,322 | 116 | 1.14% |
| 2023 | 10,206 | 108 | 1.07% |
| 2022 | 10,098 | 124 | 1.24% |
| 2021 | 9,974 | 118 | 1.2% |
| 2020 | 9,856 | -91 | -0.91% |
| 2019 | 9,947 | 139 | 1.42% |
| 2018 | 9,808 | 189 | 1.96% |
| 2017 | 9,619 | 204 | 2.17% |
| 2016 | 9,415 | 215 | 2.34% |
| 2015 | 9,200 | 110 | 1.21% |
| 2014 | 9,090 | 10 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 9,080 | -3 | -0.03% |
| 2012 | 9,083 | -3 | -0.03% |
| 2011 | 9,086 | 141 | 1.58% |
| 2010 | 8,945 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,016 | 1,166 | 17.02% |
| 1990 | 6,850 | -71 | -1.03% |
| 1980 | 6,921 | 3,122 | 82.18% |
| 1970 | 3,799 | 446 | 13.3% |
| 1960 | 3,353 | -250 | -6.94% |
| 1950 | 3,603 | 2,513 | 230.55% |
| 1940 | 1,090 | 901 | 476.72% |
| 1930 | 189 | 14 | 8% |
| 1920 | 175 | -27 | -13.37% |
| 1910 | 202 | -10,703 | -98.15% |