Sweeny, TX Demographics

A map of Sweeny's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,518	2,177	70.1%	60.0%
Hispanic	685	697	19.1%	19.2%
Black	251	587	7.0%	16.2%
Multiracial	129	128	3.6%	3.5%
Asian	8	22	0.2%	0.6%
Native American/Other	0	15	0.0%	0.4%

Sweeny, Texas has an estimated population of 3,591, a less than 1% change from the 3,626 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.1% White, 19.1% Hispanic, 7.0% Black, 3.6% Multiracial, 0.2% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sweeny, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sweeny has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Sweeny, that probability was 57.5% in 2020 and 46.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sweeny is ranked the 522nd most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Sweeny was ranked the 506th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sweeny's White Population

2,518 residents of Sweeny, or 70.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sweeny is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Sweeny ranks 803rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sweeny's White population has grown by an estimated 15.7%. White residents' share of Sweeny's population has increased from 60.0% to 70.1%.

Sweeny is more White than neighboring West Columbia (42.2% White), Brazoria (65.9% White), and Van Vleck (45.7% White). Sweeny is less White than neighboring Wild Peach Village (73.3% White), and East Columbia (100% White).

Sweeny's Black Population

251 residents of Sweeny, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sweeny is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Sweeny ranks 196th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sweeny's Black population has declined by an estimated 57.2%. Black residents' share of Sweeny's population has decreased from 16.2% to 7.0%.

Sweeny is more Black than neighboring Wild Peach Village (4% Black), and East Columbia (0% Black). Sweeny is less Black than neighboring West Columbia (21.8% Black), Brazoria (13.3% Black), and Van Vleck (16.7% Black).

Sweeny's Asian Population

8 residents of Sweeny, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sweeny is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Sweeny ranks 703rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sweeny's Asian population has declined by an estimated 63.6%. Asian residents' share of Sweeny's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Sweeny is more Asian than neighboring Wild Peach Village (0% Asian), East Columbia (0% Asian), and Brazoria (0% Asian). Sweeny is less Asian than neighboring West Columbia (1.1% Asian), and Van Vleck (1.3% Asian).

Sweeny's Hispanic Population

685 residents of Sweeny, or 19.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sweeny is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Sweeny ranks 1186th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sweeny's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Sweeny's population has remained roughly unchanged at 19.1%.

Sweeny is more Hispanic than neighboring East Columbia (0% Hispanic), and Brazoria (12.2% Hispanic). Sweeny is less Hispanic than neighboring Wild Peach Village (19.7% Hispanic), West Columbia (30.8% Hispanic), and Van Vleck (34.4% Hispanic).

Sweeny's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Sweeny, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sweeny is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Sweeny ranks 1210th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sweeny's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sweeny's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Sweeny is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brazoria (0.1% Native American/Other).

Sweeny's Multiracial Population

129 residents of Sweeny, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sweeny is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Sweeny ranks 714th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sweeny's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Sweeny's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Sweeny is more Multiracial than neighboring Wild Peach Village (3% Multiracial), East Columbia (0% Multiracial), and Van Vleck (1.9% Multiracial). Sweeny is less Multiracial than neighboring West Columbia (4.1% Multiracial), and Brazoria (8.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.