Sweet Home City, Oregon
As of the census of 2000, there were 8016 residents, 16 households, and 12 families in the city. The population density was 1504.4 people per square mile (580.85/km˛), it is the 143rd most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Oregon. There were 3347 housing units at an average density of 628 per square mile (242.47/km˛). The average household size was 2.59 persons, and the average family size was 3.07 persons. The population's age distribution was 27.9% under the age of 18, 8% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males. The median age was 37.3 years, The median age of males was 35.8 years, for females the median age was 38.5 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 7506 White, 20 Black or African American, 133 American Indian, 49 Asian, 12 Native Hawaiian, 216 from two or more races and 80 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $31030, making it the 93rd poorest city by median household income among the Oregon. The median income for a family in the city was $35833, it is the 89th poorest city in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the city was $13548, it is Oregon's 57th poorest city by per capita income. The median income of city was $18249, Median income for males is $26568, compared with $12875 for females.
In 2000, 2124 pupils and students, of which 43.88% are male and 56.12% are female, 26.5% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.78% nursery or pri school, 7.02% kindergarten, 45.2% elementary school, 27.35% high school and 13.65% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 8016 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 8016 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 8013 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 8066 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 8096 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 8202 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 8248 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 8326 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 8500 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 8725 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 8930 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 65 | 79 | 144 |
| Kindergarten | 58 | 91 | 149 |
| Elementary school | 476 | 484 | 960 |
| High school | 253 | 328 | 581 |
| College or graduate school | 80 | 210 | 290 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Home city, Oregon | $31030 | $35833 | $13548 |
| Linn County, Oregon | $37518 | $44188 | $17633 |
| Oregon, United States | $40916 | $48680 | $20940 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |