Population 6,376 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sweeny
Household size in Sweeny
| Period | Sweeny | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.85 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.74 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.67 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.27 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.58 people per household, Sweeny sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in the Houston area overall, where it has 2.91 people. Household size has dropped from 2.85 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Sweeny
| Period | Sweeny | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.0 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.7 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.4 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.0 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Sweeny is 42.0 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 39.0 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Sweeny
| Period | Sweeny | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.9% of households in Sweeny, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.9 points, as it has nationally. Sweeny has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Texas cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Sweeny
Renters in Sweeny
| Period | Sweeny | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.5% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.1% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.5% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.5% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Sweeny is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 50.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northwest.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Sweeny
| Period | Sweeny | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.3% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Sweeny: 15.6% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Sweeny has a higher vacancy rate than the great majority of Texas cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Sweeny
| Period | Sweeny | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
The typical home in Sweeny was built around 1977, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in the wider Houston area, where the median home dates to 1993. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Sweeny
| Period | Sweeny | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $873 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $710 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $900 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,382 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$509 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Sweeny costs $1,382 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $509 a month from 2006–10, a 58% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 24.1% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Sweeny
Bachelor's degrees in Sweeny
| Period | Sweeny | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.7% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.4 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Sweeny: 22.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 9.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the northwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Sweeny
| Period | Sweeny | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.6% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.3% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.7% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.9% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.3 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Sweeny is above the national rate: 92.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 9.3 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Sweeny
| Period | Sweeny | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Sweeny has been low: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Sweeny compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweeny | 2.58 | 42.0 | 7.9% | 21.5% | 15.6% | 1977 | $1,382 | 22.7% | 92.9% | 3.1% |
| Wild Peach Village | 2.66 | 44.9 | 7.1% | 10.5% | 11.0% | 1992 | $1,171 | 15.7% | 82.1% | 4.8% |
| Cedar Lane | 2.47 | 42.5 | 12.9% | 7.5% | 13.1% | 1991 | $1,116 | 17.7% | 84.5% | 5.1% |
| West Columbia | 2.67 | 35.6 | 6.9% | 21.2% | 13.8% | 1991 | $1,127 | 21.7% | 90.2% | 5.4% |
| Old Brazoria | 2.68 | 46.1 | 8.3% | 14.4% | 15.6% | 1990 | $1,239 | 27.5% | 89.6% | 4.7% |
| Old Ocean | 1.56 | 74.0 | 2.7% | 6.5% | 28.9% | 1967 | $1,941 | 14.1% | 84.1% | 11.5% |
| Brazoria | 2.72 | 41.9 | 8.5% | 17.7% | 27.5% | 1987 | $1,137 | 16.8% | 84.8% | 3.7% |
| Sugar Valley | 2.39 | 49.7 | 1.4% | 0.2% | 9.0% | 2008 | $1,417 | 33.1% | 81.2% | 7.4% |
| Cedar Lake | 2.16 | 62.7 | 7.5% | 6.2% | 41.0% | 1987 | $918 | 27.8% | 82.8% | 5.8% |
| Jones Creek | 3.11 | 36.3 | 8.9% | 9.9% | 25.0% | 1974 | $935 | 14.0% | 80.2% | 5.8% |
| Van Vleck | 3.29 | 25.3 | 21.1% | 11.3% | 28.2% | 1980 | $1,335 | 20.0% | 74.0% | 1.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Sweeny. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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