Sweetwater

Census-designated place in Nez Perce County, Idaho

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Sweetwater is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Nez Perce County, Idaho, with 155 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,096 ft (334 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lapwai, 2.5 miles N.

About Sweetwater

Sweetwater is a census-designated place (CDP) in northern Nez Perce County, Idaho, United States. As of the 2020 census, Sweetwater had a population of 155.

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Median household income
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Median home value
$192,300
Median age
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Sweetwater, ID population

Sweetwater had 155 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census155
Density130 per sq mi (50 per km²)

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

Sweetwater at a glance

StateIdaho (ID)
CountyNez Perce County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population155 (2020)
Land area1.19 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Elevation1,096 ft (334 m)
Coordinates46.3676° N, 116.7975° W
ZIP code83540
Census code (GEOID)1679300

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 Nez Perce County, Idaho.

What is the population of Sweetwater, ID?

155 people lived in Sweetwater at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Sweetwater, ID?

The ZIP code of Sweetwater is 83540.

What is the elevation of Sweetwater?

1,096 feet (334 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Sweetwater?

Lapwai (2.5 mi), Culdesac (6.1 mi), Lewiston (9.5 mi), Asotin (11.8 mi), Winchester (12.1 mi).

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