Sweetwater is a city located in Nolan County Texas. Sweetwater has a 2024 population of 10,178. It is also the county seat of Nolan County. Sweetwater is currently declining at a rate of -1.04% annually and its population has decreased by -4.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,605 in 2020.
The average household income in Sweetwater is $61,972 with a poverty rate of 18.31%. The median age in Sweetwater is 35.7 years: 35.6 years for males, and 35.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sweetwater was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,476 | 70.89% |
| Two or more races | 1,405 | 13.32% |
| Other race | 963 | 9.13% |
| Black or African American | 597 | 5.66% |
| Native American | 96 | 0.91% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.09% |
| 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 | 4,040 | 2.56 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
| Non Family | 1,632 | 1.17 | 49.8 | 50.2 |
| Married | 1,553 | 3.48 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Female | 607 | 3.63 | 40.7 | 59.3 |
| Male | 248 | 3.3 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
56.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 727 | 10.9% |
| Associates Degree | 650 | 9.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 419 | 6.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 314 | 4.71% |
| High School Graduate | 2,334 | 34.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 540 | 8.09% |
| Some College | 1,687 | 25.29% |
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 | 3,405 | 2,989 | 538 |
| Hispanic | 2,699 | 1,974 | 164 |
| 2+ Races | 745 | 608 | 66 |
| Other Race | 629 | 418 | 47 |
| Black | 325 | 208 | 0 |
| Native American | 31 | 31 | 23 |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 0 |
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 74.19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,850 | $0 | $41,563 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,037 | $0 | $39,676 |
| High School Graduate | $33,821 | $36,984 | $24,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,542 | $29,267 | $14,844 |
| Overall | $33,579 | $37,053 | $26,430 |
| Some College | $35,438 | $41,115 | $27,064 |
$33,579
Average Earnings
$37,053
Average Male
$26,430
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.66% of Sweetwater residents speak only English, while 27.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,674 | 769 | 16.45% |
| White | 4,705 | 639 | 13.58% |
| Other | 963 | 299 | 31.05% |
| Multiple | 1,331 | 298 | 22.39% |
| Black | 585 | 220 | 37.61% |
| Native | 96 | 51 | 53.13% |
18.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.47%
Male Poverty Rate
23.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sweetwater is Native, with 53.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sweetwater is White, with 13.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.28% |
| Some College | 19.02% |
| High School | 12.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.91% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 46.49% |
| Male Unemployed | 28.8% |
| Female Employed | 15.95% |
| Male Employed | 7.51% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,167 | $74,394 |
| Households | $44,306 | $61,972 |
| Married Families | $74,646 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,487 | $40,684 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.8%
Male Marriage Rate
41.9%
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
373
Number of Veterans
343
Male Veterans
30
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 125 |
| First Gulf War | 88 |
| Second Gulf War | 53 |
| Korea | 31 |
| World War II | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 99 |
| 65 to 74 | 90 |
| 75+ | 89 |
| 55 to 64 | 55 |
| 18 to 34 | 40 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 307 | 5.52% |
| Hispanic | 105 | 3.29% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 2.84% |
| Black | 20 | 5.43% |
| Other Race | 14 | 1.79% |
| Native American | 8 | 10% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.1%
Labor Force Participation
57.2%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
78.8%
Born in Sweetwater
94.67%
Native Born
5.33%
Foreign Born
2.96%
Non Citizen
2.37%
Naturalized
94.67% of Sweetwater residents were born in the United States, with 78.8% having been born in Texas. 2.96% 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 | 9,645 | -106 | -1.09% |
| 2028 | 9,751 | -107 | -1.09% |
| 2027 | 9,858 | -107 | -1.07% |
| 2026 | 9,965 | -106 | -1.05% |
| 2025 | 10,071 | -107 | -1.05% |
| 2024 | 10,178 | -107 | -1.04% |
| 2023 | 10,285 | -116 | -1.12% |
| 2022 | 10,401 | -112 | -1.07% |
| 2021 | 10,513 | -92 | -0.87% |
| 2020 | 10,605 | 58 | 0.55% |
| 2019 | 10,547 | -19 | -0.18% |
| 2018 | 10,566 | -58 | -0.55% |
| 2017 | 10,624 | -132 | -1.23% |
| 2016 | 10,756 | -45 | -0.42% |
| 2015 | 10,801 | -16 | -0.15% |
| 2014 | 10,817 | 36 | 0.33% |
| 2013 | 10,781 | 92 | 0.86% |
| 2012 | 10,689 | -157 | -1.45% |
| 2011 | 10,846 | -78 | -0.71% |
| 2010 | 10,924 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,415 | -552 | -4.61% |
| 1990 | 11,967 | -275 | -2.25% |
| 1980 | 12,242 | 222 | 1.85% |
| 1970 | 12,020 | -1,894 | -13.61% |
| 1960 | 13,914 | 295 | 2.17% |
| 1950 | 13,619 | 3,252 | 31.37% |
| 1940 | 10,367 | -481 | -4.43% |
| 1930 | 10,848 | 6,541 | 151.87% |
| 1920 | 4,307 | 131 | 3.14% |
| 1910 | 4,176 | -5,469 | -56.7% |