SWEETWATER, TX  79556

Total Population: 12,593

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Median Home Value

$97,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$48,582

Across all households

Median Age

36.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

12.6%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)52.6%
Hispanic or Latino37.7%
Two or More Races4.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)4.1%
Other Race0.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.1%

Under 18 Years

25.3%

65 Years and Over

20.3%

Male

51.6%

Female

48.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.2%

No Health Insurance

14.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

82.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

12.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$48,582

Mean Household Income

$72,580

Per Capita Income

$30,713

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

76.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

21.0%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$97,800

Median Rent

$855/mo

Total Housing Units

6,238

Owner-Occupied

63.9%

Renter-Occupied

36.1%

Vacancy Rate

18.9%

Married Couple Households

41.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.5%

Female Householder, No Partner

30.1%

Average Household Size

2.42

Broadband Internet Access

80.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 79556.