Sweet Water Town, Alabama
As of the census of 2000, there were 234 people in the town, organized into 93 households, and 73 families living in the town. The population density was 119.1 people per square mile (45.98/kmē), making it the 72nd least densely populated town in Alabama. There were 107 housing units at an average density of 54.3 per square mile (20.97/kmē). The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.93. In the town Age distribution was 24.8% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 107.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males. The median age is 38.7 years, The median age of males and females living in Sweet Water Town was 35.8 and 43.3 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 92.31% White, 5.56% Black or African American, 1.71% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.43% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $50781, making it the 31st highest town by median household income in Alabama. The median income for a family in the town was $61786, it is the 20th wealthiest town in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the town was $19582, making its Alabama's 80th highest town by per capita income. The median income is $29844, The median income for males was $39583 versus $16125 for females.
In 2000, 48 pupils and students, of which 58.33% are male and 41.67% are female, 20.51% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 12.5% nursery or pri school, 0% kindergarten, 37.5% elementary school, 35.42% high school and 14.58% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 234 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 234 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 234 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 229 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 229 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 227 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 224 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 222 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 221 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 222 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 220 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Kindergarten | 0 | ||
| Elementary school | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| High school | 12 | 5 | 17 |
| College or graduate school | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Water town, Alabama | $50781 | $61786 | $19582 |
| Marengo County, Alabama | $27025 | $35475 | $15308 |
| Alabama, United States | $34135 | $41657 | $18189 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |