U.S. County · Profile

Sweetwater County

41.2KTotal Population
4Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+9.65%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Sweetwater County has a population of 41,249 as of 2023. It is located in Wyoming.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Sweetwater County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):16.2%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White84.8%34,979
Hispanic or Latino16.2%6,682
Two or More Races7.6%3,135
Some Other Race4.3%1,774
Black or African American1.3%536
American Indian/Alaska Native1.0%412
Asian0.9%371
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%41

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Sweetwater County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$79,375
6.4% above national average
Per Capita Income
$40,268
5.1% above national average
Poverty Rate
11.7%
1.7% above national average
Median Age
37.1 years

Income & Poverty

$79,375Median Household Income
$40,268Per Capita Income
11.7%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$79,375$99,929
Families$96,549$120,327
Married-couple Families$96,549$108,135
Nonfamily Households$46,035$49,718

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Sweetwater County, Wyoming.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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