Sweetwater
City in Nolan County, Texas
Sweetwater is a city in Nolan County, Texas, with 10,622 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,169 ft (661 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Roscoe, 7.5 miles W.
- 10,622residents (2020 Census)
- 2,169 ftelevation · 661 m
- 10.9 sq miland area · 28.2 km²
- 974 / sq mipopulation density
- 79556ZIP code
About Sweetwater
Sweetwater is a municipality in and the county seat of Nolan County, Texas, United States. It is 123 miles southeast of Lubbock and 40 miles west of Abilene. Its population was 10,622 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Sweetwater
- Median household income
- $44,892
- Median home value
- $80,800
- Median rent
- $907/mo
- Median age
- 37.1
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Sweetwater had 10,622 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,622 |
|---|---|
| Density | 974 per sq mi (376 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sweetwater at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Nolan County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,622 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.91 sq mi (28.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,169 ft (661 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.4694° N, 100.4087° W |
| ZIP code | 79556 |
| Official website | cityofsweetwatertx.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4871540 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sweetwater
- Roscoe7.5 mi W
- Trent16.7 mi E
- Loraine18.2 mi W
- Roby19.2 mi N
- Sylvester19.8 mi NE
- Hermleigh23.2 mi NW
- Merkel23.2 mi E
- McCaulley24.4 mi NE
- Colorado City26.7 mi W
- Rotan26.8 mi N
- Blackwell27.1 mi S
- Tye31.6 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sweetwater
What county is Sweetwater in?
Sweetwater is in Nolan County, Texas.
What is the population of Sweetwater, TX?
10,622 people lived in Sweetwater at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sweetwater, TX?
The ZIP code of Sweetwater is 79556.
What is the elevation of Sweetwater?
2,169 feet (661 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sweetwater?
Roscoe (7.5 mi), Trent (16.7 mi), Loraine (18.2 mi), Roby (19.2 mi), Sylvester (19.8 mi).
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