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Sweetwater, TX


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Sweetwater, Texas

Sweetwater, Texas, in Nolan county, is 39 miles W of Abilene, Texas (center to center) and 180 miles W of Fort Worth, Texas. The city has a population of 11,415.

The People and Families of Sweetwater

In Sweetwater, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sweetwater had a median family income of $29,953.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Sweetwater residents, with $10,050. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Sweetwater Housing

In Sweetwater, 62% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i Sweetwater.

Commuting

In Sweetwater, 95% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

Sweetwater strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophySweetwater Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Sweetwater Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Sweetwater Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Sweetwater Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Sweetwater, TX

Comparing Sweetwater to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity108
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Senior Citizens77
Female Share of the Population77
Male Share of the Population54
Age of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults25
People Above Poverty12
People in Middle Class or Better13
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work68
Working at Home34
Public Transportation Use26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
People Living Alone79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Housing Recently Built31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime55
Low Violent Crime45

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