Sweetwater, TN

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Sweetwater Overview

6,310
TOTAL POPULATION
2,840
MALE POPULATION
3,470
FEMALE POPULATION
81.84
MALES / 100 FEMALES
122.18
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.7
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$28,098
PER CAPITA INCOME
$61,723
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$38,750
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
34.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
65.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.54
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,628
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
50.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
9.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Sweetwater Zip Codes

Sweetwater Area Codes

Race in Sweetwater

The most populous races in Sweetwater are White / Caucasian (5,430 | 86.1%), Black / African American (346 | 5.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (314 | 5.0%).
Race in Sweetwater
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American3465.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino3145.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian5,43086.1%
Two or more Races2674.2%
Some other Race2674.2%
Total6,310100.0%

Ancestry in Sweetwater

The most populous ancestries reported in Sweetwater are German (546 | 8.6%), English (523 | 8.3%), American (521 | 8.3%), Irish (510 | 8.1%), and Mexican (267 | 4.2%), together accounting for 37.5% of all Sweetwater residents.
Ancestry in Sweetwater
Ancestry# Population% Population
Albanian560.9%
American5218.3%
British881.4%
Canadian120.2%
Cherokee540.9%
Colombian150.2%
Dutch701.1%
English5238.3%
European2494.0%
French741.2%
German5468.6%
Greek330.5%
Guamanian / Chamorro390.6%
Hungarian701.1%
Iranian180.3%
Irish5108.1%
Italian631.0%
Laotian170.3%
Mexican2674.2%
Norwegian80.1%
Polish240.4%
Puerto Rican320.5%
Scandinavian651.0%
Scotch-Irish500.8%
Scottish981.5%
South American150.2%
Swiss130.2%
Welsh190.3%
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Immigrants in Sweetwater

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Sweetwater came from Latin America (99 | 1.6%), Central America (84 | 1.3%), Mexico (84 | 1.3%), Europe (52 | 0.8%), and Eastern Europe (35 | 0.5%), together accounting for 5.6% of all Sweetwater residents.
Immigrants in Sweetwater
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America841.3%
Colombia150.2%
Eastern Europe350.5%
Europe520.8%
Germany170.3%
Hungary350.5%
Latin America991.6%
Mexico841.3%
South America150.2%
Western Europe170.3%
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Sex and Age in Sweetwater

Sex and Age in Sweetwater

The most populous age groups in Sweetwater are 55 to 59 Years (265 | 9.3%) for men and 70 to 74 Years (413 | 11.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Sweetwater
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years189 (6.7%)106 (3.0%)
5 to 9 Years262 (9.2%)137 (4.0%)
10 to 14 Years209 (7.4%)204 (5.9%)
15 to 19 Years136 (4.8%)223 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Years92 (3.2%)225 (6.5%)
25 to 29 Years243 (8.6%)145 (4.2%)
30 to 34 Years93 (3.3%)205 (5.9%)
35 to 39 Years141 (5.0%)308 (8.9%)
40 to 44 Years242 (8.5%)161 (4.6%)
45 to 49 Years163 (5.7%)153 (4.4%)
50 to 54 Years83 (2.9%)293 (8.4%)
55 to 59 Years265 (9.3%)187 (5.4%)
60 to 64 Years113 (4.0%)290 (8.4%)
65 to 69 Years177 (6.2%)94 (2.7%)
70 to 74 Years224 (7.9%)413 (11.9%)
75 to 79 Years104 (3.7%)157 (4.5%)
80 to 84 Years54 (1.9%)25 (0.7%)
85 Years and over50 (1.8%)144 (4.2%)
Total2,840 (100.0%)3,470 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Sweetwater

Median Family Size in Sweetwater

The median family size in Sweetwater is 2.90 persons per family, with married-couple families (983 | 62.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.35 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (80 | 5.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.94 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Sweetwater
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple983 (62.3%)3.35
Single Male/Father80 (5.1%)1.94
Single Female/Mother516 (32.7%)2.21
Total Families1,579 (100.0%)2.90

Median Household Size in Sweetwater

The median household size in Sweetwater is 2.22 persons per household, with married-couple households (983 | 35.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.4 persons per household. non-family households (1,183 | 42.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.13 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Sweetwater
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple983 (35.6%)3.40
Single Male/Father80 (2.9%)2.78
Single Female/Mother516 (18.7%)2.35
Non-family1,183 (42.8%)1.13
Total Households2,762 (100.0%)2.22

Household Size by Marriage Status in Sweetwater

Out of a total of 2,762 households in Sweetwater, 1,579 (57.2%) are family households, while 1,183 (42.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 635, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,045.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Sweetwater
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,045 (37.8%)
2-Person Households635 (23.0%)127 (4.6%)
3-Person Households542 (19.6%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households161 (5.8%)11 (0.4%)
5-Person Households69 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households127 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households45 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,579 (57.2%)1,183 (42.8%)

Female Fertility in Sweetwater

Fertility by Age in Sweetwater

Average fertility rate in Sweetwater is 58.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 155.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Sweetwater
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years89 (100.0%)155.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total89 (100.0%)58.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sweetwater

80.9% of women with births (89) in Sweetwater are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 19.1% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 19.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sweetwater
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years72 (80.9%)17 (19.1%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total72 (80.9%)17 (19.1%)

Fertility by Education in Sweetwater

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Sweetwater
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma61 (68.5%)84.0
College or Associate's Degree17 (19.1%)48.0
Bachelor's Degree11 (12.4%)68.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total89 (100.0%)58.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sweetwater

19.1% of women with births in Sweetwater are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sweetwater
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total72 (80.9%)17 (19.1%)

Income in Sweetwater

Income Overview in Sweetwater

Per Capita Income in Sweetwater is $28,098, while median incomes of families and households are $61,723 and $38,750 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income6,310$28,098
Median Family Income1,579$61,723
Mean Family Income1,579$86,087
Median Household Income2,762$38,750
Mean Household Income2,762$63,616
Income Deficit1,579$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)6,31034.44%
Wage / Income Gap ($)6,31065.56¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index6,3100.54

Earnings by Sex in Sweetwater

Average Earnings in Sweetwater are $30,540, $36,432 for men and $23,886 for women, a difference of 34.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Sweetwater
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,309 (48.3%)$36,432
Female1,401 (51.7%)$23,886
Total2,710 (100.0%)$30,540

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sweetwater

The most common earnings brackets in Sweetwater are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (177 | 13.5%) and $17,500 to $19,999 for women (238 | 17.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sweetwater
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less41 (3.1%)48 (3.4%)
$2,500 to $4,99959 (4.5%)98 (7.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49999 (7.6%)7 (0.5%)
$7,500 to $9,99938 (2.9%)75 (5.3%)
$10,000 to $12,49931 (2.4%)103 (7.3%)
$12,500 to $14,99960 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49932 (2.4%)31 (2.2%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)238 (17.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49919 (1.5%)19 (1.4%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)147 (10.5%)
$25,000 to $29,99971 (5.4%)104 (7.4%)
$30,000 to $34,999177 (13.5%)166 (11.8%)
$35,000 to $39,999147 (11.2%)26 (1.9%)
$40,000 to $44,999117 (8.9%)43 (3.1%)
$45,000 to $49,99926 (2.0%)92 (6.6%)
$50,000 to $54,99921 (1.6%)12 (0.9%)
$55,000 to $64,999154 (11.8%)56 (4.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99978 (6.0%)15 (1.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99979 (6.0%)121 (8.6%)
$100,000+60 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,309 (100.0%)1,401 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sweetwater

Average earnings in Sweetwater are $37,992 for men and $23,537 for women, a difference of 38.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $68,826, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $33,707. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $62,857, while those with bachelor's degree education have the smallest earnings of $18,839.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sweetwater
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$43,021$0
High School Diploma$33,707$19,351
College or Associate's Degree$38,224$31,250
Bachelor's Degree$49,191$18,839
Graduate Degree$68,826$62,857
Total$37,992$23,537

Family Income in Sweetwater

Family Income Brackets in Sweetwater

According to the Sweetwater family income data, there are 384 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.3% of all families. Conversely, the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 25 families (1.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Sweetwater
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001147.2%
$10,000 to $14,999714.5%
$15,000 to $24,99924215.3%
$25,000 to $34,99918611.8%
$35,000 to $49,9991177.4%
$50,000 to $74,9991559.8%
$75,000 to $99,99938424.3%
$100,000 to $149,99922414.2%
$150,000 to $199,999251.6%
$200,000+654.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sweetwater

5-person families (93 | 5.9%) account for the highest median family income in Sweetwater with $90,824 per family, while 3-person families (365 | 23.1%) have the highest median income of $28,456 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sweetwater
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families812 (51.4%)$43,264
3-Person Families365 (23.1%)$85,368
4-Person Families161 (10.2%)$0
5-Person Families93 (5.9%)$90,824
6-Person Families103 (6.5%)$0
7+ Person Families45 (2.9%)$0
Total1,579 (100.0%)$61,723

Family Income by Number of Earners in Sweetwater

The median family income in Sweetwater is $61,723, with families comprising 3+ earners (145) having the highest median family income of $125,368, while families with no earners (281) have the lowest median family income of $24,449, accounting for 9.2% and 17.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Sweetwater
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners281 (17.8%)$24,449
1 Earner654 (41.4%)$30,698
2 Earners499 (31.6%)$86,438
3+ Earners145 (9.2%)$125,368
Total1,579 (100.0%)$61,723

Household Income in Sweetwater

Household Income Brackets in Sweetwater

With 439 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Sweetwater, accounting for 15.9% of all households. In contrast, only 36 households (1.3%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Sweetwater
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001495.4%
$10,000 to $14,99940314.6%
$15,000 to $24,99942015.2%
$25,000 to $34,99934212.4%
$35,000 to $49,99936713.3%
$50,000 to $74,99930411.0%
$75,000 to $99,99943915.9%
$100,000 to $149,9992358.5%
$150,000 to $199,999361.3%
$200,000+642.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Sweetwater

The median household income in Sweetwater is $38,750, with the highest median household income of $41,034 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 832 households (30.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 178 households (6.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Sweetwater
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years178 (6.4%)$0
25 to 44 Years832 (30.1%)$41,034
45 to 64 Years794 (28.7%)$32,000
65+ Years958 (34.7%)$27,229
Total2,762 (100.0%)$38,750

Poverty in Sweetwater

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sweetwater

With 18.4% poverty level for males and 23.6% for females among the residents of Sweetwater, 5 year old males and 65 to 74 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 12 males (100.0%) and 230 females (47.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sweetwater
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years16 (8.5%)12 (13.0%)
5 Years12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years58 (19.0%)48 (26.1%)
12 to 14 Years70 (45.5%)9 (9.3%)
15 Years19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)63 (41.2%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)16 (5.4%)
25 to 34 Years58 (17.3%)44 (12.6%)
35 to 44 Years19 (5.0%)90 (19.2%)
45 to 54 Years28 (11.4%)92 (20.6%)
55 to 64 Years113 (32.9%)126 (27.1%)
65 to 74 Years110 (28.8%)230 (47.1%)
75 Years and over5 (2.7%)54 (20.1%)
Total508 (18.4%)784 (23.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sweetwater

According to the poverty statistics in Sweetwater, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sweetwater
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years173 (91.5%)80 (87.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years247 (81.0%)136 (73.9%)
12 to 14 Years84 (54.5%)88 (90.7%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years102 (100.0%)90 (58.8%)
18 to 24 Years107 (100.0%)279 (94.6%)
25 to 34 Years278 (82.7%)306 (87.4%)
35 to 44 Years364 (95.0%)379 (80.8%)
45 to 54 Years218 (88.6%)354 (79.4%)
55 to 64 Years231 (67.1%)339 (72.9%)
65 to 74 Years272 (71.2%)258 (52.9%)
75 Years and over180 (97.3%)215 (79.9%)
Total2,256 (81.6%)2,531 (76.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sweetwater

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Sweetwater show that 6.6% or 65 of the total 983 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 16.8%, comprising of 37 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sweetwater
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children579 (95.4%)28 (4.6%)
1 or 2 Children183 (83.2%)37 (16.8%)
3 or 4 Children156 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total918 (93.4%)65 (6.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sweetwater

According to the poverty data in Sweetwater, 23.7% or 19 single-father households and 26.6% or 137 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sweetwater
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children19 (100.0%)88 (22.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)32 (43.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Total19 (23.7%)137 (26.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sweetwater

The poverty data for Sweetwater shows that 65 of the married-couple family households (6.6%) and 156 of the single-parent households (26.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 37 households (16.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sweetwater
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children28 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children37 (16.8%)107 (26.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)32 (43.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Total65 (6.6%)156 (26.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Sweetwater

Employment by Class of Employer in Sweetwater

Among the 2,381 employed individuals in Sweetwater, private company employees (1,811 | 76.1%), self-employed (not incorporated) (240 | 10.1%), and local government employees (226 | 9.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Sweetwater
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,81176.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)110.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)24010.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations351.5%
Local Government Employees2269.5%
State Government Employees381.6%
Federal Government Employees200.8%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,381100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Sweetwater

According to the labor force statistics for Sweetwater, out of the total population over 16 years of age (5,184), 50.7% or 2,628 individuals are in the labor force, with 9.4% or 247 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 97.2% or 308 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 26.3% or 36 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Sweetwater
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years137 (40.3%)36 (26.3%)
20 to 24 Years308 (97.2%)51 (16.6%)
25 to 29 Years278 (71.6%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years284 (95.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years667 (78.3%)80 (12.0%)
45 to 54 Years439 (63.4%)19 (4.3%)
55 to 59 Years209 (46.2%)35 (16.7%)
60 to 64 Years176 (43.7%)26 (14.8%)
65 to 74 Years75 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over55 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,628 (50.7%)247 (9.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sweetwater

According to labor force statistics for Sweetwater, 66.5% of individuals (2,052) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,085) are in the labor force, with 7.8% or 160 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.6% or 446 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 13.2% or 125 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sweetwater
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School132 (36.3%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma947 (71.1%)176 (13.2%)
College / Associate Degree528 (60.0%)58 (6.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher446 (87.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,052 (66.5%)241 (7.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Sweetwater

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sweetwater are Management (206 | 8.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (175 | 7.3%), Community & Social Service (163 | 6.9%), Health Technologists (136 | 5.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (125 | 5.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Sweetwater

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sweetwater, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Management (76.7%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (73.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Sweetwater
OccupationMaleFemale
Management48 (23.3%)158 (76.7%)
Business & Financial61 (84.7%)11 (15.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 59 (36.2%)104 (63.8%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library37 (29.6%)88 (70.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating47 (26.9%)128 (73.1%)
Health Technologists47 (34.6%)89 (65.4%)
Total (Category)241 (37.5%)401 (62.5%)
Total (Overall)1,139 (47.8%)1,242 (52.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Sweetwater are Food Preparation & Serving (151 | 6.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (149 | 6.3%), Security & Protection (28 | 1.2%), Healthcare Support (19 | 0.8%), and Firefighting & Prevention (19 | 0.8%).
Services Occupations in Sweetwater

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Sweetwater, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (72.9%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (23.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Sweetwater
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Security & Protection28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving41 (27.2%)110 (72.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance114 (76.5%)35 (23.5%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)183 (52.7%)164 (47.3%)
Total (Overall)1,139 (47.8%)1,242 (52.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Sweetwater are Office & Administration (385 | 16.2%), and Sales & Related (154 | 6.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Sweetwater

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Sweetwater
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related51 (33.1%)103 (66.9%)
Office & Administration33 (8.6%)352 (91.4%)
Total (Category)84 (15.6%)455 (84.4%)
Total (Overall)1,139 (47.8%)1,242 (52.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Sweetwater are Construction & Extraction (220 | 9.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (70 | 2.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (20 | 0.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Sweetwater

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Sweetwater
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction220 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)310 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,139 (47.8%)1,242 (52.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Sweetwater are Production (300 | 12.6%), Material Moving (135 | 5.7%), and Transportation (108 | 4.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Sweetwater

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Sweetwater
OccupationMaleFemale
Production139 (46.3%)161 (53.7%)
Transportation99 (91.7%)9 (8.3%)
Material Moving83 (61.5%)52 (38.5%)
Total (Category)321 (59.1%)222 (40.9%)
Total (Overall)1,139 (47.8%)1,242 (52.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Sweetwater

Employment Industries in Sweetwater

The major employment industries in Sweetwater include Manufacturing (418 | 17.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (361 | 15.2%), Accommodation & Food Services (301 | 12.6%), Retail Trade (291 | 12.2%), and Construction (223 | 9.4%).
Employment Industries in Sweetwater

Employment Industries by Sex in Sweetwater

The Sweetwater industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (87.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (86.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Sweetwater
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting32 (61.5%)20 (38.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction223 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing230 (55.0%)188 (45.0%)
Wholesale Trade30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade164 (56.4%)127 (43.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities15 (55.6%)12 (44.4%)
Information37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)35 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific42 (46.2%)49 (53.8%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support91 (61.9%)56 (38.1%)
Educational Services52 (28.4%)131 (71.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance47 (13.0%)314 (87.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services41 (13.6%)260 (86.4%)
Public Administration25 (37.9%)41 (62.1%)
Total1,139 (47.8%)1,242 (52.2%)

Education in Sweetwater

School Enrollment in Sweetwater

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,260 students in Sweetwater are elementary school (409 | 32.5%), high school (336 | 26.7%), and middle school (274 | 21.7%).
School Enrollment in Sweetwater
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool685.4%
Kindergarten453.6%
Elementary School40932.5%
Middle School27421.7%
High School33626.7%
College / Undergraduate1179.3%
Graduate / Professional110.9%
Total1,260100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sweetwater

Out of a total of 1,260 students who are enrolled in schools in Sweetwater, 105 (8.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,155 (91.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 38 (52.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 380 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sweetwater
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds22 (57.9%)16 (42.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old380 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds413 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds255 (93.1%)19 (6.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds27 (62.8%)16 (37.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds25 (62.5%)15 (37.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds34 (47.2%)38 (52.8%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,155 (91.7%)105 (8.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sweetwater

Business (196 | 22.6%), science & technology (129 | 14.9%), education (122 | 14.1%), social sciences (68 | 7.8%), and communications (50 | 5.8%) are the most common fields of study among 868 individuals in Sweetwater who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sweetwater
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics374.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural424.8%
Physical & Health Sciences374.3%
Psychology242.8%
Social Sciences687.8%
Engineering151.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology12914.9%
Business19622.6%
Education12214.1%
Literature & Languages445.1%
Liberal Arts & History161.8%
Visual & Performing Arts495.7%
Communications505.8%
Arts & Humanities394.5%
Total868100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Sweetwater

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sweetwater

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Sweetwater are males with 2 vehicles (409, accounting for 35.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (272, making up 32.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sweetwater
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle42 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle164 (14.4%)556 (44.8%)
2 Vehicles409 (35.9%)272 (21.9%)
3 Vehicles293 (25.7%)352 (28.3%)
4 Vehicles69 (6.1%)41 (3.3%)
5 or more Vehicles162 (14.2%)21 (1.7%)
Total1,139 (100.0%)1,242 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Sweetwater

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Sweetwater are 20 to 24 minutes (437 commuters, 18.5%), 15 to 19 minutes (426 commuters, 18.1%), and 30 to 34 minutes (365 commuters, 15.5%).
Commute Time in Sweetwater
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1466.2%
5 to 9 Minutes2319.8%
10 to 14 Minutes26511.2%
15 to 19 Minutes42618.1%
20 to 24 Minutes43718.5%
25 to 29 Minutes2249.5%
30 to 34 Minutes36515.5%
35 to 39 Minutes492.1%
40 to 44 Minutes833.5%
45 to 59 Minutes763.2%
60 to 89 Minutes562.4%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Sweetwater

The most common commute times in Sweetwater are 25 to 29 minutes (204 commuters, 18.3%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (330 commuters, 26.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Sweetwater
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes63 (5.7%)83 (6.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes70 (6.3%)161 (13.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes103 (9.2%)162 (13.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes198 (17.7%)228 (18.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes107 (9.6%)330 (26.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes204 (18.3%)20 (1.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes192 (17.2%)173 (13.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes28 (2.5%)21 (1.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes60 (5.4%)23 (1.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes50 (4.5%)26 (2.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes41 (3.7%)15 (1.2%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sweetwater

The most frequent times of departure to work in Sweetwater are 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (214, 19.2%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (276, 22.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sweetwater
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM97 (8.7%)65 (5.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM125 (11.2%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM29 (2.6%)136 (11.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM105 (9.4%)138 (11.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM49 (4.4%)49 (4.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM44 (3.9%)110 (8.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM113 (10.1%)185 (14.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM21 (1.9%)276 (22.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM56 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM170 (15.2%)34 (2.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM36 (3.2%)64 (5.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM57 (5.1%)110 (8.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM214 (19.2%)75 (6.0%)
Total1,116 (100.0%)1,242 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Sweetwater

Occupancy by Ownership in Sweetwater

Of the total 2,762 dwellings in Sweetwater, owner-occupied units account for 1,426 (51.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,336 (48.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Sweetwater
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,42651.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,33648.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,762100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Sweetwater

Occupancy by Household Size in Sweetwater
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,04537.8%
2-Person Household76227.6%
3-Person Household54219.6%
4+ Person Household41314.9%
Total Housing Units2,762100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sweetwater

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sweetwater
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household404 (38.7%)641 (61.3%)
2-Person Household437 (57.4%)325 (42.6%)
3-Person Household317 (58.5%)225 (41.5%)
4+ Person Household268 (64.9%)145 (35.1%)
Total Housing Units1,426 (51.6%)1,336 (48.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sweetwater

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sweetwater
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School105 (39.9%)158 (60.1%)
High School Diploma441 (35.8%)792 (64.2%)
College/Associate Degree486 (63.9%)275 (36.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher394 (78.0%)111 (22.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sweetwater

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sweetwater
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years52419.0%
35 to 44 Years48617.6%
45 to 54 Years42415.3%
55 to 64 Years37013.4%
65 to 74 Years60922.1%
75 to 84 Years2308.3%
85 Years and Over1194.3%
Total2,762100.0%

Housing Finances in Sweetwater

Median Income by Occupancy in Sweetwater

Median Income by Occupancy in Sweetwater
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,426 (51.6%)$62,667
Renter-Occupied1,336 (48.4%)$24,397
Average2,762 (100.0%)$38,750

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sweetwater

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sweetwater
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00018 (1.3%)122 (9.1%)
$5,000 to $9,99910 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99942 (2.9%)361 (27.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99929 (2.0%)37 (2.8%)
$20,000 to $24,999159 (11.2%)195 (14.6%)
$25,000 to $34,999185 (13.0%)158 (11.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999135 (9.5%)231 (17.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999231 (16.2%)73 (5.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999336 (23.6%)104 (7.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999192 (13.5%)43 (3.2%)
$150,000 or more89 (6.2%)12 (0.9%)
Total1,426 (100.0%)1,336 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sweetwater

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sweetwater
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300204 (14.3%)185 (13.9%)
$300 to $499348 (24.4%)258 (19.3%)
$500 to $799297 (20.8%)470 (35.2%)
$800 to $999167 (11.7%)175 (13.1%)
$1,000 to $1,499328 (23.0%)112 (8.4%)
$1,500 to $1,99955 (3.9%)21 (1.6%)
$2,000 to $2,49927 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)23 (1.7%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,426 (100.0%)1,336 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Sweetwater

Housing Structures in Sweetwater

Housing Structures in Sweetwater
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,46052.9%
Single Unit, Attached501.8%
2 Unit Apartments32111.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments27510.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments823.0%
10 or more Apartments973.5%
Mobile Home / Other47717.3%
Total2,762100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sweetwater

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sweetwater
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,178 (80.7%)282 (19.3%)
Single Unit, Attached50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)321 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)275 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)82 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)97 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other198 (41.5%)279 (58.5%)
Total1,426 (51.6%)1,336 (48.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sweetwater

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sweetwater
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)23 (1.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms51 (3.6%)449 (33.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms344 (24.1%)574 (43.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms620 (43.5%)244 (18.3%)
8 or more Rooms411 (28.8%)46 (3.4%)
Total1,426 (100.0%)1,336 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sweetwater

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sweetwater
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas423 (29.7%)176 (13.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)19 (1.4%)
Electricity1,003 (70.3%)1,141 (85.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,426 (100.0%)1,336 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Sweetwater

Household Vehicle Usage in Sweetwater
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle65 (4.6%)149 (11.2%)
1 Vehicle399 (28.0%)853 (63.8%)
2 Vehicles483 (33.9%)176 (13.2%)
3 or more Vehicles479 (33.6%)158 (11.8%)
Total1,426 (100.0%)1,336 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Sweetwater

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Sweetwater

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units679747
Median Property Value$142,700$151,700
Median Household Income$55,639$44
Monthly Housing Costs$375$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,109$28

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sweetwater

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sweetwater
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000109 (16.1%)27 (3.6%)
$50,000 to $99,99984 (12.4%)88 (11.8%)
$100,000 to $299,999465 (68.5%)577 (77.2%)
$300,000 to $499,99912 (1.8%)38 (5.1%)
$500,000 to $749,9999 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)17 (2.3%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total679 (100.0%)747 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sweetwater

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sweetwater
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00018 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999188 (27.7%)10 (1.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99974 (10.9%)42 (5.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99927 (4.0%)111 (14.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999128 (18.9%)108 (14.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999141 (20.8%)103 (13.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99958 (8.5%)195 (26.1%)
$150,000 or more45 (6.6%)134 (17.9%)
Total679 (100.0%)747 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sweetwater

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sweetwater
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x295 (43.4%)72,386 (9,690.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x79 (11.6%)299 (40.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x51 (7.5%)204 (27.3%)
4.0x or more254 (37.4%)58 (7.8%)
Total679 (100.0%)747 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sweetwater

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sweetwater
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800179 (26.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499248 (36.5%)332 (44.4%)
$800 to $1,499158 (23.3%)223 (29.8%)
Total679 (100.0%)747 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Sweetwater

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sweetwater

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sweetwater
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years314 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,084 (96.4%)41 (3.6%)
19 to 25 Years370 (94.4%)22 (5.6%)
26 to 34 Years568 (89.0%)70 (11.0%)
35 to 44 Years636 (74.7%)216 (25.4%)
45 to 54 Years554 (80.1%)138 (19.9%)
55 to 64 Years628 (77.6%)181 (22.4%)
65 to 74 Years870 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older454 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,478 (89.1%)668 (10.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sweetwater

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sweetwater
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born314 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,084 (96.4%)41 (3.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen370 (94.4%)22 (5.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sweetwater

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sweetwater
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,350 (94.1%)84 (5.9%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,238 (86.7%)190 (13.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999630 (95.2%)32 (4.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,126 (86.9%)170 (13.1%)
$100,000 and over1,111 (85.3%)192 (14.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sweetwater

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sweetwater
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6218 (69.4%)118 (37.6%)
6 to 18 Years861 (76.5%)307 (27.3%)
19 to 25 Years155 (39.5%)215 (54.8%)
25 to 34 Years279 (43.7%)310 (48.6%)
35 to 44 Years185 (21.7%)460 (54.0%)
45 to 54 Years134 (19.4%)420 (60.7%)
55 to 64 Years322 (39.8%)335 (41.4%)
65 to 74 Years870 (100.0%)373 (42.9%)
75 Years and over454 (100.0%)262 (57.7%)
Total3,478 (56.6%)2,800 (45.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sweetwater

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sweetwater
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)34 (6.9%)
18 to 34 Years40 (9.0%)34 (5.3%)
35 to 64 Years224 (23.0%)357 (25.9%)
65 to 74 Years59 (15.4%)251 (51.4%)
75 Years and over144 (77.8%)161 (59.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Sweetwater

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Sweetwater: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years121 (12.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)46 (9.4%)
75 Years and over91 (49.2%)58 (21.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Sweetwater: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)23 (4.7%)
18 to 34 Years9 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years19 (1.9%)40 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)47 (9.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)31 (11.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Sweetwater: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)20 (4.1%)
18 to 34 Years9 (2.0%)34 (5.3%)
35 to 64 Years100 (10.3%)227 (16.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)224 (45.9%)
75 Years and over65 (35.1%)60 (22.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Sweetwater: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)9 (1.8%)
18 to 34 Years40 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years147 (15.1%)260 (18.8%)
65 to 74 Years59 (15.4%)206 (42.2%)
75 Years and over92 (49.7%)89 (33.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Sweetwater: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)9 (1.8%)
18 to 34 Years9 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years62 (6.4%)77 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over43 (23.2%)59 (21.9%)

Technology Access in Sweetwater

Computing Device Access in Sweetwater

Computing Device Access in Sweetwater
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,74463.1%
Smartphone2,26782.1%
Tablet1,32447.9%
No Computing Device37613.6%
Total2,762100.0%

Internet Access in Sweetwater

Internet Access in Sweetwater
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,83666.5%
Cellular Data Only35212.7%
Satellite Internet562.0%
No Internet54719.8%
Total2,762100.0%

Sweetwater Summary

History

Sweetwater, Tennessee is a small city located in Monroe County, Tennessee. It is situated along the banks of the Tennessee River and is part of the Knoxville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city was founded in 1819 and was originally known as Sweet Water. The name was changed to Sweetwater in 1845.
The area was first inhabited by the Cherokee Indians, who called the area “Tanasi”, meaning “river of many bends”. The first settlers arrived in the area in the late 1700s and early 1800s. The first settler was John Walker, who established a trading post in the area in 1819. The town was officially established in 1845 and was named after the nearby Sweetwater Creek.
The city quickly grew and became an important trading center for the surrounding area. The city was also a major stop on the East Tennessee and Georgia Railroad, which connected Knoxville to Chattanooga. The railroad brought many new businesses and industries to the area, including a cotton mill, a flour mill, and a sawmill.
The city was also home to several important Civil War battles, including the Battle of Sweetwater in 1863. The city was occupied by Union forces during the war and was the site of a major Confederate victory.

Geography

Sweetwater is located in Monroe County, Tennessee, along the banks of the Tennessee River. The city is situated at the intersection of Interstate 75 and U.S. Route 11. The city is located approximately 25 miles south of Knoxville and is part of the Knoxville Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The city has a total area of 4.2 square miles, all of which is land. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the surrounding area. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters.

Economy

Sweetwater’s economy is largely based on manufacturing and agriculture. The city is home to several manufacturing plants, including a paper mill, a plastics plant, and a steel mill. The city is also home to several agricultural businesses, including a dairy farm and a poultry farm.
The city is also home to several retail businesses, including several restaurants, a grocery store, and a hardware store. The city is also home to several medical facilities, including a hospital and several clinics.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Sweetwater was 5,267. The racial makeup of the city was 92.3% White, 4.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 2.4% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
The median household income in Sweetwater was $35,938, and the median family income was $41,944. The per capita income was $17,845. About 16.2% of the population was below the poverty line.
Sweetwater is served by the Sweetwater City School District, which includes two elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. The city is also home to several churches, including the First United Methodist Church, the First Baptist Church, and the Church of God.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Sweetwater?
Total Population of Sweetwater is 6,310.
What is the Total Male Population of Sweetwater?
Total Male Population of Sweetwater is 2,840.
What is the Total Female Population of Sweetwater?
Total Female Population of Sweetwater is 3,470.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Sweetwater?
There are 81.84 Males per 100 Females in Sweetwater.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Sweetwater?
There are 122.18 Females per 100 Males in Sweetwater.
What is the Median Population Age in Sweetwater?
Median Population Age in Sweetwater is 43.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Sweetwater
Average Family Size in Sweetwater is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Sweetwater
Average Household Size in Sweetwater is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Sweetwater?
Per Capita income in Sweetwater is $28,098.
What is the Median Family Income in Sweetwater?
Median Family Income in Sweetwater is $61,723.
What is the Median Household income in Sweetwater?
Median Household Income in Sweetwater is $38,750.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Sweetwater?
Income or Wage Gap in Sweetwater is 34.4%.
Women in Sweetwater earn 65.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Sweetwater?
Inequality or Gini Index in Sweetwater is 0.54.
How Large is the Labor Force in Sweetwater?
There are 2,628 People in the Labor Forcein in Sweetwater.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Sweetwater?
50.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Sweetwater.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Sweetwater?
Unemployment Rate in Sweetwater is 9.4%.