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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.
In Sweetwater, about 53% of adults are married.
In 2000, Sweetwater had a median family income of $29,953.
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.
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.
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.
Comparing Sweetwater to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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Detailed pages on related topics: Sweetwater colleges • Sweetwater travel • Sweetwater mortgages and property.
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