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Sweetwater, TX
City in Nolan County, Texas.
Population
10,385
Land area
11.1sq mi
People per sq mi
938
ZIP codes
0
Sweetwater and its ZIP codes
Sweetwater at a glance
- Sweetwater is about 8.1 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 265th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $44,892 a year, 43% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $80,800 (72% below Texas) and median rent is $907 a month.
Local data for Sweetwater, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sweetwater, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,892
Poverty rate
28.1%
Median home value
$80,800
Median rent
$907/mo
Homeownership
59.7%
Bachelor's or higher
14.1%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
16.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,931), Irish Americans (847), German Americans (786).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nolan County. PPP loans are for Sweetwater.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,954
6,177 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,236
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$83.6M
FY 2026, $5,671 per person
How people get to work
Sweetwater, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.6%
- Carpooled10.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 16.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sweetwater, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
509
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
61
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 31°F
21.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sweetwater, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
18.1%
U.S. 12.1% +6.0 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
24.6%
U.S. 11.1% +13.5 pts
Cities near Sweetwater
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RoscoeCity | 8.1 mi | 3.2 |
| TrentTown | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| LoraineTown | 18 mi | 1 |
| RobyCity | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| SylvesterCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| HermleighCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 9 |
| MerkelTown | 23 mi | 2.8 |
| McCaulleyCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.9 |
| Colorado CityCity | 27 mi | 5.3 |
| RotanCity | 27 mi | 2 |
| BlackwellCity | 27 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sweetwater, TX in?
- Sweetwater is in Nolan County, Texas.
- What is the population of Sweetwater, TX?
- About 10,385 people live in Sweetwater, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sweetwater?
- Nearby places include Roscoe (8.1 mi), Trent (17 mi), Loraine (18 mi), Roby (19 mi), Sylvester (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023