What caused Sweetwater to be called the "midget" community?
Q: What caused Sweetwater to be called the "midget" community?
A: Sweetwater was called the "midget" community because a group of Russian midgets bought land there and built homes that were smaller than normal so they would be comfortable living in them.
Q: When did Sweetwater become incorporated?
A: Sweetwater became incorporated in 1941.
Q: Who was the first mayor of Sweetwater?
A: The first mayor of Sweetwater was the manager of the group of midgets.
Q: How many people lived in Sweetwater by 1959?
A: By 1959, Sweetwater had a population of about 500 people.
Q: What caused the population of Sweetwater to double during the 1970s?
A: During the 1970s, several factors contributed to an increase in population for Sweetwater. These included Florida International University opening its campus nearby, two large highways being built near it, and increased attention from Dade County's Hispanic community.
Q: What is currently the population of Sweetwater? A: Currently, Sweetwater has a population of over 14,200 people.
Q: What percentage of residents are Hispanic origin? A: Ninety-three percent of residents are Hispanic origin.
