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The Town of Sweetwater had a population of 108 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Sweetwater ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Oklahoma. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Sweetwater is located at latitude 35.4223 and longitude -99.9115 in Beckham County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Sweetwater encompass a land area of 15.85 sq. miles and a water area of 0.02 sq. miles. Beckham County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
While the primary coordinates for Town of Sweetwater are located in Beckham County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Roger Mills County.
The Town of Sweetwater has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Oklahoma is one of 20 states where Census County Divisions (CCDs) are used for statistical tracking of subdivisions within each county. The Town of Sweetwater is located within Erick Division of Beckham County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 108 (100%) |
| Population Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 9 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $55,208 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,938 |
| Median Home Value | $106,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 66 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 13 (19.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 44 (66.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 9 (13.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 57 |
| Average Household Size | 1.89 |
| Family Households | 26 (45.6%) |
The table below compares Sweetwater to the other 846 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Oklahoma by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 657 | 22nd |
| Population Density | # 829 | 2nd |
| Median Household Income | # 395 | 53rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 264 | 69th |
| Diversity Index | # 804 | 5th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Oklahoma Census Data Comparison Tool.
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