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Sweeny, TX
City in Brazoria County, Texas.
Population
3,591
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,806
ZIP codes
0
Sweeny and its ZIP codes
Sweeny at a glance
- Sweeny is about 16 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $73,457 a year, 6% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $199,100 (30% below Texas) and median rent is $1,203 a month.
Local data for Sweeny, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sweeny, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,457
Poverty rate
3.3%
Median home value
$199,100
Median rent
$1,203/mo
Homeownership
73.9%
Bachelor's or higher
23.5%
Median age
32.3
Average commute
32.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (685), Irish Americans (205), German Americans (167).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brazoria County. PPP loans are for Sweeny.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,467
124,808 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,700
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.1B
FY 2026, $5,702 per person
How people get to work
Sweeny, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.5%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home16.0%
Average one-way commute: 32.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sweeny, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
515
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
27,418
22.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 45°F
45.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sweeny, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.6%
U.S. 11.1% +3.5 pts
Cities near Sweeny
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Peach VillageCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 10 |
| West ColumbiaCity | 7 mi | 2.6 |
| East ColumbiaCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.6 |
| BrazoriaCity | 7.9 mi | 2.6 |
| Van VleckCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.3 |
| Jones CreekVillage | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| Bailey's PrairieVillage | 14 mi | 7 |
| Lake JacksonCity | 16 mi | 19.7 |
| Holiday LakesTown | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| DamonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| Bay CityCity | 17 mi | 9.3 |
| SargentCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 7.5 |
| RichwoodCity | 18 mi | 4.5 |
| CluteCity | 18 mi | 5.3 |
| AngletonCity | 18 mi | 11.7 |
| WadsworthCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 7.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sweeny, TX in?
- Sweeny is in Brazoria County, Texas.
- What is the population of Sweeny, TX?
- About 3,591 people live in Sweeny, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sweeny?
- Nearby places include Wild Peach Village (4.1 mi), West Columbia (7 mi), East Columbia (7.8 mi), Brazoria (7.9 mi), Van Vleck (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023