Sweetwater township is located in Lake County Michigan. Sweetwater township has a 2024 population of 274. Sweetwater township is currently growing at a rate of 1.11% annually and its population has increased by 7.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 255 in 2020.
The average household income in Sweetwater township is $49,987 with a poverty rate of 23.35%. The median age in Sweetwater township is 61.1 years: 58.3 years for males, and 62.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sweetwater township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 164 | 83.25% |
| Black or African American | 25 | 12.69% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 3.55% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.51% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 87 | 2.16 | 90.8 | 9.2 |
| Married | 51 | 2.57 | 90.2 | 9.8 |
| Non Family | 32 | 1.25 | 90.6 | 9.4 |
| Male | 3 | 4 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 5 | 100 | 0 |
2.69
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
90.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 31 | 17.82% |
| Associates Degree | 7 | 4.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 18 | 10.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 6 | 3.45% |
| High School Graduate | 62 | 35.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1 | 0.57% |
| Some College | 49 | 28.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 150 | 119 | 23 |
| Black | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $14,688 | $16,250 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,875 | $20,000 | $0 |
| Overall | $22,500 | $23,542 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $60,625 | $13,750 |
$22,500
Average Earnings
$23,542
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.48% of Sweetwater township residents speak only English, while 1.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 164 | 36 | 21.95% |
| Black | 25 | 9 | 36% |
| Multiple | 7 | 1 | 14.29% |
23.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.05%
Male Poverty Rate
17.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sweetwater township is Black, with 36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sweetwater township is Multiple, with 14.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.75% |
| High School | 37.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.33% |
| Some College | 1.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Employed | 27.27% |
| Male Employed | 3.03% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $41,250 | $59,020 |
| Households | $39,271 | $49,987 |
| Married Families | $45,313 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,167 | $34,463 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.1%
Male Marriage Rate
67.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
28
Number of Veterans
21
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 9 |
| World War II | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24 | 16% |
| Black | 4 | 23.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
39.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
32.2%
Labor Force Participation
24.4%
Employment Rate
24.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
78.17%
Born in Sweetwater township
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Sweetwater township residents were born in the United States, with 78.17% having been born in Michigan. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 289 | 3 | 1.05% |
| 2028 | 286 | 3 | 1.06% |
| 2027 | 283 | 3 | 1.07% |
| 2026 | 280 | 3 | 1.08% |
| 2025 | 277 | 3 | 1.09% |
| 2024 | 274 | 3 | 1.11% |
| 2023 | 271 | 3 | 1.12% |
| 2022 | 268 | 9 | 3.47% |
| 2021 | 259 | 4 | 1.57% |
| 2020 | 255 | -1 | -0.39% |
| 2019 | 256 | 1 | 0.39% |
| 2018 | 255 | 3 | 1.19% |
| 2017 | 252 | 4 | 1.61% |
| 2016 | 248 | 3 | 1.22% |
| 2015 | 245 | 2 | 0.82% |
| 2014 | 243 | 1 | 0.41% |
| 2013 | 242 | -2 | -0.82% |
| 2012 | 244 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 244 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 244 | 0 | 0% |