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The City of Sweetwater had a population of 6,532 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Sweetwater is located at latitude 35.6015 and longitude -84.461 in Monroe County. The formal boundaries for the City of Sweetwater encompass a land area of 8.89 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Monroe County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of Sweetwater has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Sweetwater is located within Commissioner District 1, a minor civil division (MCD) of Monroe County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,532 (100%) |
| Population Density | 728 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 32 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $45,451 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,949 |
| Median Home Value | $178,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,050 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,598 (52.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,304 (42.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 148 (4.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 2,902 |
| Average Household Size | 2.19 |
| Family Households | 1,593 (54.9%) |
The table below compares Sweetwater to the other 504 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Tennessee by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 95 | 81st |
| Population Density | # 161 | 68th |
| Median Household Income | # 399 | 21st |
| Per Capita Income | # 357 | 29th |
| Diversity Index | # 151 | 70th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Tennessee Census Data Comparison Tool.
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