Sweetwater
City in Monroe County, Tennessee
Sweetwater is a city in Monroe County, Tennessee, with 6,312 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 912 ft (278 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Philadelphia, 6.7 miles NE.
- 6,312residents (2020 Census)
- 912 ftelevation · 278 m
- 9.0 sq miland area · 23.3 km²
- 703 / sq mipopulation density
- 37874ZIP code
About Sweetwater
Sweetwater is a city in Monroe and McMinn Counties in the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the most populous city in Monroe County. As of the 2020 census, its population was 6,312. Sweetwater is the home of the Craighead Caverns which contains the Lost Sea, the United States' largest underground lake. In 2022, TravelMag named Sweetwater one of Tennessee's "Ten Most Charming Cities".
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Living in Sweetwater
- Median household income
- $45,451
- Median home value
- $178,400
- Median rent
- $619/mo
- Median age
- 40.8
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Sweetwater had 6,312 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,312 |
|---|---|
| Density | 703 per sq mi (271 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sweetwater at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Monroe County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,312 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.98 sq mi (23.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6026° N, 84.4734° W |
| ZIP code | 37874 |
| Official website | sweetwatertn.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4772540 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sweetwater
- Philadelphia6.7 mi NE
- Niota7.3 mi SW
- Madisonville8.3 mi SE
- Loudon11.2 mi NE
- Englewood12.5 mi S
- Athens12.5 mi SW
- Rarity Bay12.5 mi E
- Vonore13.4 mi E
- Tellico Village13.5 mi NE
- Kahite13.6 mi E
- Greenback17.4 mi E
- Lenoir City18.2 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Sweetwater
What county is Sweetwater in?
Sweetwater is in Monroe County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Sweetwater, TN?
6,312 people lived in Sweetwater at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sweetwater, TN?
The ZIP code of Sweetwater is 37874.
What is the elevation of Sweetwater?
912 feet (278 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sweetwater?
Philadelphia (6.7 mi), Niota (7.3 mi), Madisonville (8.3 mi), Loudon (11.2 mi), Englewood (12.5 mi).
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