Small-town market profile · Texas
Sweetwater, TX area market data
How the Sweetwater area compares with other small-town markets for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 14,117
- −4.1% since 2020
- Households
- 5,886
- Median household income
- $50,747
- +11.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $96,300
- Jobs located here
- 5,992
- Highest market score
- 58
- Doctors, dentists and clinics, #182 of 538 scored small-town markets
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in the Sweetwater area by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of the Sweetwater area. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
The Sweetwater area has an estimated 14,117 people and 5,886 households. Population estimates put the population change in the Sweetwater area from 2020 to 2025 at −4.1%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in the Sweetwater area is $50,747, 37% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 11.4%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Sweetwater area runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 116, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (57).
Of the business types scored in the Sweetwater area, medical and dental practices (58), real estate agents and brokers (50) and real estate businesses (49) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For medical and dental practices, that ranks #182 of 538 scored small-town markets.
The Sweetwater area is made up of one county, Nolan County. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (3.8 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (52% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Sweetwater area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Sweetwater area with other small-town markets for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among small-town markets | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 58 | #182 of 538 | 24 | 40.8 | $238K | 156 | 4 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 50 | #253 of 533 | 7 | 11.9 | Index only | 208 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 49 | #275 of 536 | 9 | 15.3 | Index only | 204 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 38 | #395 of 527 | 7 | 11.9 | $633K | 72 | 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 36 | #412 of 538 | 13 | 22.1 | $363K | 82 | 4 |
| Home repair trades | 36 | #418 of 526 | 8 | 13.6 | $1.9M | 76 | 8 |
| Hair salons | 36 | #423 of 538 | 10 | 17.0 | $454K | 106 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 34 | #451 of 538 | 18 | 30.6 | $252K | 119 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 29 | #472 of 529 | 6 | 10.2 | $3.2M | 85 | 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 27 | #449 of 537 | 11 | 18.7 | $1.2M | 96 | 10 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 25 | #486 of 526 | 6 | 10.2 | $952K | 97 | 4 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 24 | #476 of 536 | 14 | 23.8 | $696K | 79 | 5 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 24 | #484 of 507 | 6 | 10.2 | $3.2M | 76 | 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 24 | #495 of 535 | 6 | 10.2 | $553K | 84 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 23 | #494 of 520 | 5 | 8.5 | $3.8M | 74 | 15 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 22 | #493 of 536 | 11 | 18.7 | $886K | 70 | 5 |
| Auto repair and car care | 17 | #518 of 538 | 31 | 52.7 | $152K | 57 | 9 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 16 | #441 of 458 | 5 | 8.5 | $1.1M | 64 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 15 | #489 of 506 | 6 | 10.2 | $5.4M | 58 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 14 | #440 of 454 | 5 | 8.5 | $423K | 42 | 7 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 13 | #534 of 538 | 43 | 73.1 | $440K | 66 | 13 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 10 | #535 of 538 | 83 | 141.0 | $228K | 61 | 31 |
| Gas stations | 9 | #530 of 536 | 14 | 23.8 | $1.1M | 47 | 13 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 9 | #533 of 538 | 24 | 40.8 | $1.3M | 40 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 8 | #526 of 529 | 18 | 30.6 | $1.8M | 23 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 7 | #534 of 537 | 18 | 30.6 | $1.1M | 34 | 15 |
| Car washes and detailing | 3 | #441 of 441 | 5 | 8.5 | $943K | 37 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.8 | $1.1M | 60 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.8 | $829K | 64 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.8 | $3.7M | 78 | 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.8 | $1.2M | 47 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.1 | $1.9M | 80 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.1 | $1.6M | 51 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.1 | $4.9M | 41 | 5 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.1 | $306K | 45 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.1 | $1.5M | 91 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.1 | $1.5M | 54 | 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.4 | $4.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.4 | $1.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.4 | $2.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.4 | $2.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $9.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $7.6M | Too few | 4 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $7.6M | Too few | 4 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $4.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $14.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $4.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in the Sweetwater area
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $4.7M | $801 | 84 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $15.6M | $2,647 | 102 |
| Food away from home | $18.9M | $3,213 | 79 |
| Groceries | $32.1M | $5,459 | 86 |
| Personal care products and services | $4.5M | $772 | 77 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.1M | $359 | 62 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.3M | $564 | 57 |
| Medical and dental services | $5.7M | $971 | 75 |
| Pets | $4.4M | $752 | 83 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $9.7M | $1,656 | 81 |
| Vehicle insurance | $13.3M | $2,263 | 116 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $14.8M | $2,520 | 84 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $7.6M | $1,300 | 92 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $79.5M | $13,503 | 81 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in the Sweetwater area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 14,117−4.1% since 2020
- Households
- 5,886
- Median age
- 38.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 68%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 912 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 16
- Median household income
- $50,747+11.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $74,510
- Median home value
- $96,300
- Jobs located here
- 5,992
- Daytime population
- 13,606Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in the Sweetwater area?
These figures cover the whole small-town market. A site report draws rings around one address and counts what’s inside them: households, spending, jobs, and the competitors on map listings by name and distance, for any of the 56 business types.
Or open the report at the center of the Sweetwater area. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardRelated markets
Counties in the Sweetwater area 1
- Nolan County, TX14,454 people
Other markets based in Texas 12
- Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area7,985,590 people
- Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area7,442,788 people
- San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area2,662,733 people
- Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area2,426,592 people
- McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area891,977 people
- El Paso, TX metro area874,182 people
- Killeen-Temple, TX metro area494,360 people
- Corpus Christi, TX metro area448,012 people
- Brownsville-Harlingen, TX metro area426,120 people
- Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX metro area396,827 people
- Lubbock, TX metro area358,708 people
- Waco, TX metro area302,045 people
Questions
How fast is the Sweetwater, TX area growing?
Population estimates put the Sweetwater area at 14,117 people in 2025, down 4.1% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 5,886 households. Median household income rose 11.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in the Sweetwater, TX area spend?
Households in the Sweetwater area spend about $79.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $32.1M on groceries and $18.9M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in the Sweetwater area spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 116, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (57).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Sweetwater, TX area?
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Sweetwater area are for medical and dental practices (58), real estate agents and brokers (50) and real estate businesses (49). The Sweetwater area ranks #182 of 538 scored small-town markets for medical and dental practices.
How does the Sweetwater, TX area compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in the Sweetwater area is $50,747 a year, 37% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 4.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $96,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, the Sweetwater area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (3.8 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (52% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. A small-town market is a town of 10,000 to 50,000 people and the county or counties tied to it by commuting. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 27 of the 56 business types have a score in the Sweetwater area, each ranked against other small-town markets.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
Run a Groundwork site report on an address in the Sweetwater area. It maps the competitors on map listings near the site and sizes the households and spending within the distance you choose. New accounts get 10 actions over 3 days, no card.
All markets in Texas · Every U.S. market · How we measure
Screening a site or an acquisition in the Sweetwater area?
A site report maps the competitors on map listings near an address and sizes the households and spending around it.
The button opens the report at the center of the Sweetwater area. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are estimates for research only. Not investment or real estate advice.