Sweeny, TX

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Sweeny Overview

3,602
TOTAL POPULATION
1,806
MALE POPULATION
1,796
FEMALE POPULATION
100.56
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.45
FEMALES / 100 MALES
32.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$35,250
PER CAPITA INCOME
$78,415
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$63,125
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
72.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
27.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,816
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,491
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Sweeny Zip Codes

Sweeny Area Codes

Race in Sweeny

The most populous races in Sweeny are White / Caucasian (2,959 | 82.2%), Hispanic or Latino (1,100 | 30.5%), and Black / African American (405 | 11.2%).
Race in Sweeny
Race# Population% Population
Asian80.2%
Black / African American40511.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,10030.5%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian2,95982.2%
Two or more Races2306.4%
Some other Race00.0%
Total3,602100.0%

Ancestry in Sweeny

The most populous ancestries reported in Sweeny are Mexican (1,055 | 29.3%), German (622 | 17.3%), Irish (412 | 11.4%), American (229 | 6.4%), and English (194 | 5.4%), together accounting for 69.8% of all Sweeny residents.
Ancestry in Sweeny
Ancestry# Population% Population
African30.1%
American2296.4%
Bhutanese1423.9%
Czech180.5%
Czechoslovakian280.8%
Dutch1002.8%
English1945.4%
European1163.2%
French461.3%
French Canadian50.1%
German62217.3%
Greek180.5%
Irish41211.4%
Italian180.5%
Mexican1,05529.3%
Scotch-Irish842.3%
Scottish1764.9%
Subsaharan African30.1%
Swedish351.0%
Swiss461.3%
Thai80.2%
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Immigrants in Sweeny

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Sweeny came from Central America (378 | 10.5%), Latin America (378 | 10.5%), Mexico (378 | 10.5%), Africa (21 | 0.6%), and Egypt (18 | 0.5%), together accounting for 32.6% of all Sweeny residents.
Immigrants in Sweeny
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa210.6%
Asia80.2%
Central America37810.5%
Egypt180.5%
India80.2%
Latin America37810.5%
Mexico37810.5%
Northern Africa180.5%
South Central Asia80.2%
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Sex and Age in Sweeny

Sex and Age in Sweeny

The most populous age groups in Sweeny are 30 to 34 Years (222 | 12.3%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (278 | 15.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Sweeny
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years129 (7.1%)67 (3.7%)
5 to 9 Years196 (10.8%)177 (9.9%)
10 to 14 Years220 (12.2%)138 (7.7%)
15 to 19 Years77 (4.3%)208 (11.6%)
20 to 24 Years25 (1.4%)101 (5.6%)
25 to 29 Years131 (7.2%)24 (1.3%)
30 to 34 Years222 (12.3%)278 (15.5%)
35 to 39 Years72 (4.0%)29 (1.6%)
40 to 44 Years44 (2.4%)51 (2.8%)
45 to 49 Years105 (5.8%)57 (3.2%)
50 to 54 Years50 (2.8%)122 (6.8%)
55 to 59 Years103 (5.7%)180 (10.0%)
60 to 64 Years143 (7.9%)37 (2.1%)
65 to 69 Years124 (6.9%)61 (3.4%)
70 to 74 Years7 (0.4%)40 (2.2%)
75 to 79 Years20 (1.1%)29 (1.6%)
80 to 84 Years23 (1.3%)70 (3.9%)
85 Years and over115 (6.4%)127 (7.1%)
Total1,806 (100.0%)1,796 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Sweeny

Median Family Size in Sweeny

The median family size in Sweeny is 3.44 persons per family, with married-couple families (576 | 67.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.64 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (141 | 16.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.69 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Sweeny
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple576 (67.3%)3.64
Single Male/Father141 (16.5%)2.69
Single Female/Mother139 (16.2%)3.35
Total Families856 (100.0%)3.44

Median Household Size in Sweeny

Median Household Size in Sweeny
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple576 (42.4%)3.64
Single Male/Father141 (10.4%)2.95
Single Female/Mother139 (10.2%)3.47
Non-family501 (36.9%)-
Total Households1,357 (100.0%)2.58

Household Size by Marriage Status in Sweeny

Out of a total of 1,357 households in Sweeny, 856 (63.1%) are family households, while 501 (36.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 292, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 501.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Sweeny
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-501 (36.9%)
2-Person Households273 (20.1%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households292 (21.5%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households98 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households104 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households89 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total856 (63.1%)501 (36.9%)

Female Fertility in Sweeny

Fertility by Age in Sweeny

Average fertility rate in Sweeny is 85.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 161.0 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 Sweeny
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years65 (100.0%)161.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total65 (100.0%)85.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sweeny

47.7% of women with births (65) in Sweeny are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 52.3% 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 52.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sweeny
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years31 (47.7%)34 (52.3%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total31 (47.7%)34 (52.3%)

Fertility by Education in Sweeny

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Sweeny
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School34 (52.3%)179.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree31 (47.7%)182.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total65 (100.0%)85.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sweeny

52.3% of women with births in Sweeny are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sweeny
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total31 (47.7%)34 (52.3%)

Income in Sweeny

Income Overview in Sweeny

Per Capita Income in Sweeny is $35,250, while median incomes of families and households are $78,415 and $63,125 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,602$35,250
Median Family Income856$78,415
Mean Family Income856$112,995
Median Household Income1,357$63,125
Mean Household Income1,357$92,238
Income Deficit856$12,816
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,60272.27%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,60227.73¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,6020.44

Earnings by Sex in Sweeny

Average Earnings in Sweeny are $40,229, $68,931 for men and $19,118 for women, a difference of 72.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Sweeny
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male931 (61.8%)$68,931
Female576 (38.2%)$19,118
Total1,507 (100.0%)$40,229

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sweeny

The most common earnings brackets in Sweeny are $100,000+ for men (281 | 30.2%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (150 | 26.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sweeny
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less9 (1.0%)14 (2.4%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49943 (4.6%)79 (13.7%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)42 (7.3%)
$10,000 to $12,49916 (1.7%)17 (2.9%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49912 (1.3%)114 (19.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)34 (5.9%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)20 (3.5%)
$22,500 to $24,99918 (1.9%)18 (3.1%)
$25,000 to $29,99975 (8.1%)150 (26.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99986 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99971 (7.6%)24 (4.2%)
$45,000 to $49,99947 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,999168 (18.0%)33 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999105 (11.3%)31 (5.4%)
$100,000+281 (30.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total931 (100.0%)576 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sweeny

Average earnings in Sweeny are $72,877 for men and $19,559 for women, a difference of 73.2%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $115,101, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $73,981. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $25,993, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $25,993.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sweeny
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$73,981$0
College or Associate's Degree$115,101$25,993
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$72,877$19,559

Family Income in Sweeny

Family Income Brackets in Sweeny

According to the Sweeny family income data, there are 183 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.4% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Sweeny
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000617.1%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999344.0%
$25,000 to $34,999172.0%
$35,000 to $49,999839.7%
$50,000 to $74,99918321.4%
$75,000 to $99,99912614.7%
$100,000 to $149,99912514.6%
$150,000 to $199,999799.2%
$200,000+14817.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sweeny

2-person families (293 | 34.2%) account for the highest median family income in Sweeny with $76,188 per family, while 2-person families (293 | 34.2%) have the highest median income of $38,094 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sweeny
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families293 (34.2%)$76,188
3-Person Families305 (35.6%)$0
4-Person Families65 (7.6%)$0
5-Person Families104 (12.1%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families89 (10.4%)$0
Total856 (100.0%)$78,415

Family Income by Number of Earners in Sweeny

Family Income by Number of Earners in Sweeny
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners63 (7.4%)$0
1 Earner386 (45.1%)$76,500
2 Earners374 (43.7%)$0
3+ Earners33 (3.9%)$0
Total856 (100.0%)$78,415

Household Income in Sweeny

Household Income Brackets in Sweeny

With 274 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Sweeny, accounting for 20.2% of all households. In contrast, only 18 households (1.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Sweeny
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001178.6%
$10,000 to $14,999181.3%
$15,000 to $24,999342.5%
$25,000 to $34,999846.2%
$35,000 to $49,99927420.2%
$50,000 to $74,99918313.5%
$75,000 to $99,99919514.4%
$100,000 to $149,99922516.6%
$150,000 to $199,999795.8%
$200,000+14810.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Sweeny

The median household income in Sweeny is $63,125, with the highest median household income of $79,657 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 539 households (39.7%) 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 63 households (4.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Sweeny
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years63 (4.6%)$0
25 to 44 Years453 (33.4%)$0
45 to 64 Years539 (39.7%)$79,657
65+ Years302 (22.3%)$46,310
Total1,357 (100.0%)$63,125

Poverty in Sweeny

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sweeny

With 3.4% poverty level for males and 22.8% for females among the residents of Sweeny, 6 to 11 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 60 males (38.7%) and 54 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sweeny
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)34 (50.7%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years60 (38.7%)53 (24.8%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)37 (36.6%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)54 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)15 (20.3%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)37 (21.3%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)48 (15.9%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)47 (61.8%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)18 (10.1%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)56 (26.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total60 (3.4%)399 (22.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sweeny

According to the poverty statistics in Sweeny, males aged under 5 years and females aged 65 to 74 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 Sweeny
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years129 (100.0%)33 (49.2%)
5 Years101 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years95 (61.3%)161 (75.2%)
12 to 14 Years160 (100.0%)64 (63.4%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years33 (100.0%)59 (79.7%)
18 to 24 Years60 (100.0%)137 (78.7%)
25 to 34 Years353 (100.0%)254 (84.1%)
35 to 44 Years116 (100.0%)29 (38.2%)
45 to 54 Years147 (100.0%)161 (89.9%)
55 to 64 Years242 (100.0%)157 (73.7%)
65 to 74 Years112 (100.0%)90 (100.0%)
75 Years and over144 (100.0%)203 (100.0%)
Total1,692 (96.6%)1,348 (77.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sweeny

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sweeny
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children228 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children277 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total576 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sweeny

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sweeny
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)61 (71.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)95 (68.3%)

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

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sweeny
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)61 (33.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)95 (33.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Sweeny

Employment by Class of Employer in Sweeny

Among the 1,418 employed individuals in Sweeny, private company employees (1,112 | 78.4%), not-for-profit organizations (159 | 11.2%), and local government employees (84 | 5.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Sweeny
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,11278.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)181.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations15911.2%
Local Government Employees845.9%
State Government Employees80.6%
Federal Government Employees372.6%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,418100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Sweeny

According to the labor force statistics for Sweeny, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,621), 56.9% or 1,491 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.1% or 76 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 126 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 42.3% or 22 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Sweeny
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years80 (34.6%)5 (6.3%)
20 to 24 Years126 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years155 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years287 (57.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years163 (83.2%)47 (28.8%)
45 to 54 Years293 (87.7%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years227 (80.2%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years109 (60.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years52 (22.4%)22 (42.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,491 (56.9%)76 (5.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sweeny

According to labor force statistics for Sweeny, 74.9% of individuals (1,234) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,648) are in the labor force, with 3.8% or 47 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 89.3% or 518 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 11.8% or 47 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sweeny
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School143 (70.4%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma397 (73.7%)64 (11.8%)
College / Associate Degree518 (89.3%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher176 (54.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,234 (74.9%)63 (3.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Sweeny

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sweeny are Business & Financial (83 | 6.0%), Management (63 | 4.6%), Community & Social Service (55 | 4.0%), Legal Services & Support (46 | 3.3%), and Education Instruction & Library (9 | 0.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Sweeny

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sweeny, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (98.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (11.1%), and Community & Social Service (1.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Sweeny
OccupationMaleFemale
Management63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)83 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 54 (98.2%)1 (1.8%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library8 (88.9%)1 (11.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)117 (58.2%)84 (41.8%)
Total (Overall)908 (65.7%)473 (34.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Sweeny are , and Cleaning & Maintenance (109 | 7.9%).
Services Occupations in Sweeny

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Sweeny
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)109 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)109 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)908 (65.7%)473 (34.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Sweeny are Sales & Related (304 | 22.0%), and Office & Administration (170 | 12.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Sweeny

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Sweeny
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related122 (40.1%)182 (59.9%)
Office & Administration89 (52.3%)81 (47.6%)
Total (Category)211 (44.5%)263 (55.5%)
Total (Overall)908 (65.7%)473 (34.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Sweeny are Construction & Extraction (183 | 13.3%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (166 | 12.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Sweeny

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Sweeny
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction183 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair166 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)349 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)908 (65.7%)473 (34.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Sweeny are Production (166 | 12.0%), Transportation (53 | 3.8%), and Material Moving (29 | 2.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Sweeny

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Sweeny
OccupationMaleFemale
Production166 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation36 (67.9%)17 (32.1%)
Material Moving29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)231 (93.1%)17 (6.9%)
Total (Overall)908 (65.7%)473 (34.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Sweeny

Employment Industries in Sweeny

The major employment industries in Sweeny include Manufacturing (247 | 17.9%), Retail Trade (228 | 16.5%), Construction (160 | 11.6%), Finance & Insurance (107 | 7.7%), and Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (72 | 5.2%).
Employment Industries in Sweeny

Employment Industries by Sex in Sweeny

The Sweeny industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Educational Services (80.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Sweeny
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction39 (54.2%)33 (45.8%)
Construction160 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing247 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade129 (56.6%)99 (43.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing38 (69.1%)17 (30.9%)
Utilities35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)107 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)42 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support29 (59.2%)20 (40.8%)
Educational Services8 (20.0%)32 (80.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total908 (65.7%)473 (34.3%)

Education in Sweeny

School Enrollment in Sweeny

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,180 students in Sweeny are elementary school (309 | 26.2%), college / undergraduate (272 | 23.1%), and high school (241 | 20.4%).
School Enrollment in Sweeny
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool13211.2%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School30926.2%
Middle School22619.2%
High School24120.4%
College / Undergraduate27223.1%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total1,180100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sweeny

Out of a total of 1,180 students who are enrolled in schools in Sweeny, 238 (20.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 942 (79.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 31 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 358 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sweeny
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old208 (55.8%)165 (44.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds358 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds161 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds76 (93.8%)5 (6.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds29 (43.9%)37 (56.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over96 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total942 (79.8%)238 (20.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sweeny

Business (134 | 22.1%), engineering (117 | 19.3%), computers & mathematics (64 | 10.6%), science & technology (64 | 10.6%), and education (51 | 8.4%) are the most common fields of study among 606 individuals in Sweeny who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sweeny
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics6410.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural467.6%
Physical & Health Sciences467.6%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering11719.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology6410.6%
Business13422.1%
Education518.4%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts426.9%
Communications426.9%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total606100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Sweeny

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sweeny

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Sweeny are males with 2 vehicles (315, accounting for 35.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (150, making up 61.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sweeny
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle50 (5.6%)57 (11.2%)
1 Vehicle132 (14.7%)93 (18.3%)
2 Vehicles315 (35.0%)150 (29.5%)
3 Vehicles252 (28.0%)120 (23.6%)
4 Vehicles151 (16.8%)89 (17.5%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total900 (100.0%)509 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Sweeny

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Sweeny are 30 to 34 minutes (249 commuters, 21.0%), 10 to 14 minutes (199 commuters, 16.8%), and 20 to 24 minutes (176 commuters, 14.8%).
Commute Time in Sweeny
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes12310.4%
5 to 9 Minutes11810.0%
10 to 14 Minutes19916.8%
15 to 19 Minutes242.0%
20 to 24 Minutes17614.8%
25 to 29 Minutes746.2%
30 to 34 Minutes24921.0%
35 to 39 Minutes292.5%
40 to 44 Minutes17214.5%
45 to 59 Minutes221.8%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Sweeny

The most common commute times in Sweeny are 30 to 34 minutes (173 commuters, 23.5%) for males and less than 5 minutes (123 commuters, 27.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Sweeny
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)123 (27.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes85 (11.5%)33 (7.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes162 (22.0%)37 (8.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)24 (5.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes69 (9.4%)107 (23.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes74 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes173 (23.5%)76 (16.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes29 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes123 (16.7%)49 (10.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes22 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sweeny

The most frequent times of departure to work in Sweeny are 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM (191, 25.9%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (140, 31.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sweeny
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM124 (16.8%)31 (6.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM191 (25.9%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM51 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM179 (24.3%)24 (5.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)89 (19.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM0 (0.0%)140 (31.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM46 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM62 (8.4%)89 (19.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM45 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM16 (2.2%)76 (16.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM23 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total737 (100.0%)449 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Sweeny

Occupancy by Ownership in Sweeny

Of the total 1,357 dwellings in Sweeny, owner-occupied units account for 940 (69.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 417 (30.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Sweeny
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units94069.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units41730.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,357100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Sweeny

Occupancy by Household Size in Sweeny
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household50136.9%
2-Person Household27320.1%
3-Person Household29221.5%
4+ Person Household29121.4%
Total Housing Units1,357100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sweeny

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sweeny
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household423 (84.4%)78 (15.6%)
2-Person Household166 (60.8%)107 (39.2%)
3-Person Household123 (42.1%)169 (57.9%)
4+ Person Household228 (78.3%)63 (21.6%)
Total Housing Units940 (69.3%)417 (30.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sweeny

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sweeny
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School145 (65.3%)77 (34.7%)
High School Diploma166 (56.1%)130 (43.9%)
College/Associate Degree337 (69.2%)150 (30.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher292 (83.0%)60 (17.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sweeny

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sweeny
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years39529.1%
35 to 44 Years1218.9%
45 to 54 Years31122.9%
55 to 64 Years22816.8%
65 to 74 Years16412.1%
75 to 84 Years997.3%
85 Years and Over392.9%
Total1,357100.0%

Housing Finances in Sweeny

Median Income by Occupancy in Sweeny

Median Income by Occupancy in Sweeny
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied940 (69.3%)$82,188
Renter-Occupied417 (30.7%)$46,884
Average1,357 (100.0%)$63,125

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sweeny

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sweeny
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00056 (6.0%)14 (3.4%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)47 (11.3%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)18 (4.3%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)34 (8.2%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99984 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999161 (17.1%)113 (27.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99933 (3.5%)150 (36.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999195 (20.7%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999184 (19.6%)41 (9.8%)
$150,000 or more227 (24.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total940 (100.0%)417 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sweeny

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sweeny
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30063 (6.7%)18 (4.3%)
$300 to $499216 (23.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799269 (28.6%)29 (7.0%)
$800 to $99942 (4.5%)61 (14.6%)
$1,000 to $1,499116 (12.3%)220 (52.8%)
$1,500 to $1,99985 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49947 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999102 (10.8%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)42 (10.1%)
Total940 (100.0%)417 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Sweeny

Housing Structures in Sweeny

Housing Structures in Sweeny
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,01074.4%
Single Unit, Attached392.9%
2 Unit Apartments201.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments181.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments23017.0%
Mobile Home / Other402.9%
Total1,357100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sweeny

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sweeny
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached861 (85.3%)149 (14.7%)
Single Unit, Attached39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)230 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total940 (69.3%)417 (30.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sweeny

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sweeny
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)20 (4.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms39 (4.2%)85 (20.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms481 (51.2%)159 (38.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms361 (38.4%)90 (21.6%)
8 or more Rooms59 (6.3%)63 (15.1%)
Total940 (100.0%)417 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sweeny

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sweeny
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas322 (34.3%)68 (16.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity583 (62.0%)349 (83.7%)
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 Used35 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total940 (100.0%)417 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Sweeny

Household Vehicle Usage in Sweeny
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle51 (5.4%)20 (4.8%)
1 Vehicle316 (33.6%)155 (37.2%)
2 Vehicles256 (27.2%)221 (53.0%)
3 or more Vehicles317 (33.7%)21 (5.0%)
Total940 (100.0%)417 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Sweeny

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Sweeny

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units487453
Median Property Value$131,600$172,300
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs$516$0
Real Estate Taxes$2,142$39

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sweeny

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sweeny
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00039 (8.0%)90 (19.9%)
$50,000 to $99,999122 (25.1%)27 (6.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999308 (63.2%)234 (51.7%)
$300,000 to $499,99918 (3.7%)102 (22.5%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total487 (100.0%)453 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sweeny

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sweeny
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00056 (11.5%)13 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99984 (17.2%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999130 (26.7%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9996 (1.2%)31 (6.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99984 (17.2%)27 (6.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99933 (6.8%)111 (24.5%)
$150,000 or more94 (19.3%)151 (33.3%)
Total487 (100.0%)453 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sweeny

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sweeny
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x267 (54.8%)117,319 (25,898.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x20 (4.1%)362 (79.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x21 (4.3%)78 (17.2%)
4.0x or more123 (25.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total487 (100.0%)453 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sweeny

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sweeny
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800123 (25.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49921 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499343 (70.4%)29 (6.4%)
Total487 (100.0%)453 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Sweeny

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sweeny

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sweeny
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years262 (88.2%)35 (11.8%)
6 to 18 Years678 (85.6%)114 (14.4%)
19 to 25 Years188 (61.4%)118 (38.6%)
26 to 34 Years456 (81.3%)105 (18.7%)
35 to 44 Years145 (75.5%)47 (24.5%)
45 to 54 Years326 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years438 (96.3%)17 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years202 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older347 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,042 (87.5%)436 (12.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sweeny

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sweeny
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born262 (88.2%)35 (11.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen678 (85.6%)114 (14.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen188 (61.4%)118 (38.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sweeny

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sweeny
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000227 (53.8%)195 (46.2%)
$25,000 to $49,999521 (85.6%)88 (14.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999209 (64.3%)116 (35.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999362 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over1,707 (97.9%)37 (2.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sweeny

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sweeny
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 634 (11.5%)228 (76.8%)
6 to 18 Years308 (38.9%)444 (56.1%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)188 (61.4%)
25 to 34 Years111 (19.8%)345 (61.5%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)145 (75.5%)
45 to 54 Years18 (5.5%)308 (94.5%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)438 (96.3%)
65 to 74 Years190 (94.1%)141 (69.8%)
75 Years and over347 (100.0%)190 (54.8%)
Total1,008 (29.0%)2,427 (69.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sweeny

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sweeny
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)27 (6.1%)
18 to 34 Years72 (17.1%)199 (44.6%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)18 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years46 (41.1%)21 (23.3%)
75 Years and over144 (100.0%)140 (69.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Sweeny

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Sweeny: <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 Years1 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years46 (41.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over144 (100.0%)18 (8.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Sweeny: <span>Vision 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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over87 (60.4%)18 (8.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Sweeny: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)27 (6.1%)
18 to 34 Years71 (16.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)18 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)18 (8.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Sweeny: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)97 (21.7%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)18 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years46 (41.1%)21 (23.3%)
75 Years and over103 (71.5%)120 (59.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Sweeny: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)97 (21.7%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over103 (71.5%)18 (8.9%)

Technology Access in Sweeny

Computing Device Access in Sweeny

Computing Device Access in Sweeny
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop93769.1%
Smartphone1,24791.9%
Tablet87764.6%
No Computing Device594.3%
Total1,357100.0%

Internet Access in Sweeny

Internet Access in Sweeny
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home91267.2%
Cellular Data Only30822.7%
Satellite Internet21315.7%
No Internet957.0%
Total1,357100.0%

Sweeny Summary

Sweeny, Texas is a small town located in Brazoria County, Texas. It is situated about 40 miles southwest of Houston and is part of the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area. The town was founded in 1876 and was named after a local rancher, John Sweeny. The population of Sweeny was estimated to be 4,717 in 2019.

History

Sweeny was founded in 1876 by John Sweeny, a local rancher. The town was originally known as Sweenyville, but the name was changed to Sweeny in 1883. The town was incorporated in 1891 and was the first incorporated town in Brazoria County.
The town was a major center for the cotton industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The town was also home to a number of businesses, including a cotton gin, a sawmill, a gristmill, and a blacksmith shop.
In the early 20th century, Sweeny was a major stop on the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway. The railroad brought new businesses and people to the town, and the population grew rapidly.

Geography

Sweeny is located in Brazoria County, Texas, about 40 miles southwest of Houston. The town is situated on the banks of the San Bernard River, which flows through the town. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and is located in the Gulf Coastal Plain.
The climate in Sweeny is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). The average annual precipitation is 48 inches (122 cm).

Economy

The economy of Sweeny is largely based on agriculture and oil and gas production. The town is home to several large oil and gas companies, including Chevron, Shell, and ExxonMobil.
Agriculture is also an important part of the local economy. The town is home to several large farms, which produce cotton, corn, soybeans, and other crops.
The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.

Demographics

The population of Sweeny was estimated to be 4,717 in 2019. The population is predominantly white (83.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (13.2%), African American (2.2%), and Asian (1.3%).
The median household income in Sweeny is $50,945, and the median home value is $117,400. The town has a poverty rate of 16.3%.

Conclusion

Sweeny, Texas is a small town located in Brazoria County, Texas. It was founded in 1876 and is home to a population of 4,717. The town is largely based on agriculture and oil and gas production, and the population is predominantly white. The median household income is $50,945, and the median home value is $117,400.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Sweeny?
Total Population of Sweeny is 3,602.
What is the Total Male Population of Sweeny?
Total Male Population of Sweeny is 1,806.
What is the Total Female Population of Sweeny?
Total Female Population of Sweeny is 1,796.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Sweeny?
There are 100.56 Males per 100 Females in Sweeny.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Sweeny?
There are 99.45 Females per 100 Males in Sweeny.
What is the Median Population Age in Sweeny?
Median Population Age in Sweeny is 32.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Sweeny
Average Family Size in Sweeny is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Sweeny
Average Household Size in Sweeny is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Sweeny?
Per Capita income in Sweeny is $35,250.
What is the Median Family Income in Sweeny?
Median Family Income in Sweeny is $78,415.
What is the Median Household income in Sweeny?
Median Household Income in Sweeny is $63,125.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Sweeny?
Income or Wage Gap in Sweeny is 72.3%.
Women in Sweeny earn 27.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Sweeny?
Family Income Deficit in Sweeny is $12,816.
Families that are below poverty line in Sweeny earn $12,816 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Sweeny?
Inequality or Gini Index in Sweeny is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Sweeny?
There are 1,491 People in the Labor Forcein in Sweeny.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Sweeny?
56.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Sweeny.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Sweeny?
Unemployment Rate in Sweeny is 5.1%.