Sweet Water Demographics
Population Trend
Population Change by Decade
| Period | Population | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 253 | — | — |
| 1990 | 243 | -10 | -4.0% |
| 2000 | 234 | -9 | -3.7% |
| 2010 | 258 | +24 | +10.3% |
| 2020 | 228 | -30 | -11.6% |
| 2024 | 216 | -12 | -5.3% |
Sweet Water vs. Marengo County
| Year | Sweet Water | Marengo County | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 253 | 25,047 | 1.0% |
| 1990 | 243 | 23,084 | 1.1% |
| 2000 | 234 | 22,539 | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 258 | 21,027 | 1.2% |
| 2020 | 228 | 19,323 | 1.2% |
| 2024 | 216 | 18,512 | 1.2% |
Complete Population Data
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 253 | Decennial Census |
| 1990 | 243 | Decennial Census |
| 2000 | 234 | Decennial Census |
| 2001 | 272 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2002 | 272 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2003 | 270 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2004 | 267 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2005 | 264 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2006 | 264 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2007 | 263 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2008 | 262 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2009 | 260 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2010 | 258 | Decennial Census |
| 2011 | 270 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2012 | 266 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2013 | 263 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2014 | 261 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2015 | 258 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2016 | 254 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2017 | 252 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2018 | 248 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2019 | 246 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2020 | 228 | Decennial Census |
| 2021 | 224 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2022 | 221 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2023 | 221 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2024 | 216 | Population Estimates Program |
Data Sources
- Population Estimates Program US Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (annual estimates)
- Decennial Census US Census Bureau Decennial Census (actual count every 10 years)