Sweetwater

City in Miami-Dade County, Florida

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Sweetwater is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, with 19,363 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tamiami, 2.2 miles SW.

About Sweetwater

Sweetwater, informally known as "Little Managua", a reference to the longstanding Nicaraguan community within the city, is located in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The city is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population was 19,363, up from 13,499 in 2010.

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Living in Sweetwater

Median household income
$54,967
Median home value
$294,200
Median rent
$1,771/mo
Median age
43.8
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Sweetwater, FL population

Sweetwater had 19,363 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census19,363
Density5,004 per sq mi (1,932 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Sweetwater at a glance

StateFlorida (FL)
CountyMiami-Dade County
TypeCity
Population19,363 (2020)
Land area3.87 sq mi (10.0 km²)
Water area0.41 sq mi (1.06 km²)
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates25.7844° N, 80.3871° W
ZIP codes33182, 33172
Official websitecityofsweetwater.fl.gov
Census code (GEOID)1270345

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Sweetwater

What county is Sweetwater in?

Sweetwater is in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

What is the population of Sweetwater, FL?

19,363 people lived in Sweetwater at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Sweetwater, FL?

The main ZIP code is 33182. Other ZIP codes: 33172.

What is the elevation of Sweetwater?

3 feet (1 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Sweetwater?

Tamiami (2.2 mi), Fountainebleau (2.8 mi), Doral (2.8 mi), Westchester (3.4 mi), Westwood Lakes (4.3 mi).

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