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Sweetwater, TN
City in Monroe County, Tennessee.
Population
6,532
Land area
9sq mi
People per sq mi
728
ZIP codes
0
Sweetwater and its ZIP codes
Sweetwater at a glance
- Sweetwater is about 4.2 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- It is the 95th most populous of 502 cities and towns in Tennessee.
- Households here earn a median of $45,451 a year, 35% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $178,400 (38% below Tennessee) and median rent is $619 a month.
Local data for Sweetwater, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sweetwater, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,451
Poverty rate
14.6%
Median home value
$178,400
Median rent
$619/mo
Homeownership
55.1%
Bachelor's or higher
18.7%
Median age
40.8
Average commute
20.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (670), Irish Americans (536), Mexican Americans (404).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monroe County. PPP loans are for Sweetwater.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,069
14,633 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,859
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$400M
FY 2026, $8,645 per person
How people get to work
Sweetwater, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled11.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 20.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sweetwater, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
529
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
54
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 28°F
57.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sweetwater, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
22.5%
U.S. 12.8% +9.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.5%
U.S. 11.1% +2.4 pts
Cities near Sweetwater
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NiotaCity | 6.6 mi | 2.3 |
| PhiladelphiaCity | 6.8 mi | 1.6 |
| MadisonvilleCity | 8.5 mi | 6 |
| AthensCity | 11 mi | 15.6 |
| LoudonCity | 12 mi | 12.6 |
| EnglewoodTown | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| Rarity BayCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| VonoreTown | 13 mi | 8.8 |
| KahiteCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| Tellico VillageCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7.5 |
| EtowahCity | 18 mi | 2.8 |
| GreenbackCity | 18 mi | 8.3 |
| DecaturTown | 18 mi | 3.8 |
| Tellico PlainsTown | 18 mi | 2 |
| KingstonCity | 18 mi | 7.3 |
| RicevilleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sweetwater, TN in?
- Sweetwater is in Monroe County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Sweetwater, TN?
- About 6,532 people live in Sweetwater, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sweetwater?
- Nearby places include Niota (6.6 mi), Philadelphia (6.8 mi), Madisonville (8.5 mi), Athens (11 mi), Loudon (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023