Sweeny is a city located in Brazoria County Texas. Sweeny has a 2024 population of 3,555. Sweeny is currently declining at a rate of -0.42% annually and its population has decreased by -1.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,614 in 2020.
The average household income in Sweeny is $92,238 with a poverty rate of 13.12%. The median age in Sweeny is 32.7 years: 32.6 years for males, and 33.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sweeny was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,959 | 82.15% |
| Black or African American | 405 | 11.24% |
| Two or more races | 230 | 6.39% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,357 | 2.58 | 69.3 | 30.7 |
| Married | 576 | 3.64 | 65.3 | 34.7 |
| Non Family | 501 | 0 | 84.4 | 15.6 |
| Male | 141 | 2.95 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 139 | 3.47 | 0 | 100 |
3.44
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
69.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 207 | 9.14% |
| Associates Degree | 134 | 5.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 426 | 18.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 46 | 2.03% |
| High School Graduate | 727 | 32.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 197 | 8.7% |
| Some College | 527 | 23.28% |
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 | 1,357 | 1,329 | 389 |
| Hispanic | 646 | 270 | 0 |
| Black | 215 | 215 | 37 |
| 2+ Races | 119 | 63 | 46 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 38.66%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,266 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $66,023 | $73,981 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,008 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,293 | $72,877 | $19,559 |
| Some College | $45,948 | $115,101 | $25,993 |
$46,293
Average Earnings
$72,877
Average Male
$19,559
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.55% of Sweeny residents speak only English, while 13.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,084 | 243 | 22.42% |
| Black | 389 | 161 | 41.39% |
| Multiple | 230 | 71 | 30.87% |
| White | 1,884 | 55 | 2.92% |
13.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.42%
Male Poverty Rate
22.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sweeny is Black, with 41.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sweeny is White, with 2.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.2% |
| High School | 9.72% |
| Some College | 2.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 7.2% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,415 | $112,995 |
| Households | $63,125 | $92,238 |
| Married Families | $104,643 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,931 | $54,689 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.4%
Male Marriage Rate
46.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
162
Number of Veterans
162
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 108 |
| Vietnam | 33 |
| Korea | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 108 |
| 75+ | 41 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 116 | 5.63% |
| Black | 46 | 15.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.9%
Labor Force Participation
52.7%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
71.49%
Born in Sweeny
88.7%
Native Born
11.3%
Foreign Born
10.24%
Non Citizen
1.05%
Naturalized
88.7% of Sweeny residents were born in the United States, with 71.49% having been born in Texas. 10.24% 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 | 3,482 | -14 | -0.4% |
| 2028 | 3,496 | -15 | -0.43% |
| 2027 | 3,511 | -15 | -0.43% |
| 2026 | 3,526 | -14 | -0.4% |
| 2025 | 3,540 | -15 | -0.42% |
| 2024 | 3,555 | -15 | -0.42% |
| 2023 | 3,570 | 7 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 3,563 | -20 | -0.56% |
| 2021 | 3,583 | -31 | -0.86% |
| 2020 | 3,614 | -32 | -0.88% |
| 2019 | 3,646 | -36 | -0.98% |
| 2018 | 3,682 | -20 | -0.54% |
| 2017 | 3,702 | 13 | 0.35% |
| 2016 | 3,689 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2015 | 3,690 | -11 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 3,701 | 28 | 0.76% |
| 2013 | 3,673 | -5 | -0.14% |
| 2012 | 3,678 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2011 | 3,676 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2010 | 3,679 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,624 | 327 | 9.92% |
| 1990 | 3,297 | -241 | -6.81% |
| 1980 | 3,538 | 347 | 10.87% |
| 1970 | 3,191 | 104 | 3.37% |
| 1960 | 3,087 | -395 | -11.34% |