CallataGuidesSweetwater, TX business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Sweetwater, TX micropolitan area.
- Population
- 14,1822024 est.
- Establishments
- 342CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
About the Sweetwater, TX micropolitan area
The Sweetwater, TX micropolitan area covers 1 county in Texas and had 14,182 residents in July 2024, down 3.8% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 921st of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 919th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Nolan County, TX | 14,182 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Sweetwater, TX
County Business Patterns counted 342 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 5,011 people in mid-March with $261.1 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 14.7 employees per establishment. 51.2% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (52), accommodation and food services (47), and other services (except public administration) (38).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 52 | 796 | $24,698,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 47 | 666 | $12,423,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 38 | 230 | $10,113,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 29 | 623 | $30,510,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 25 | 115 | $6,811,000 |
| Construction (23) | 24 | 289 | $20,798,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 23 | 91 | $4,991,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 19 | 294 | $19,864,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 15 | 135 | $8,891,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 14 | 56 (high noise) | $2,030,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 12 | 1,254 | $85,170,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 11 | 38 (high noise) | $1,305,000 |
| Information (51) | 9 | 35 (high noise) | $1,413,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 8 | 53 (high noise) | $3,725,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 6 | 234 | $19,952,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 6 | 63 | $6,026,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 3 | 33 (high noise) | $1,916,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
How Sweetwater, TX's businesses compare
Sweetwater, TX has 24.1 business establishments per 1,000 residents, in line with the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 14.7 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $52,107 (23.8% below the U.S. $68,342). 51.2% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 4.4% have 50 or more. Because a handful of large employers lift the average, the share of very small establishments says more about who buys a small-business phone system.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 174 | 51.2% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 71 | 20.9% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 44 | 12.9% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 36 | 10.6% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 15 | 4.4% | 5.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Small-business industries in Sweetwater, TX
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 17 have a published Census count in Sweetwater, TX. The largest are limited-service restaurants (15), full-service restaurants (13), and hotels and motels (12). Relative to population, hotels and motels are the most over-represented: 84.6 per 100,000 residents against 16.4 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 15 | 315 | 21.0 |
| Full-service restaurants | 13 | 167 | 12.8 |
| Hotels and motels | 12 | 179 | 14.9 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 10 | — | — |
| Law offices | 7 | 41 | 5.9 |
| Child day care services | 7 | 63 | 9.0 |
| Electrical contractors | 5 | — | — |
| Beer, wine and liquor stores | 5 | — | — |
| Dental offices | 4 | — | — |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 4 | 8 | 2.0 |
| Landscaping services | 4 | — | — |
| General automotive repair shops | 4 | — | — |
| Veterinary clinics | 3 | 9 | 3.0 |
| Tax preparation services | 3 | 7 | 2.3 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 3 | — | — |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 3 | 23 | 7.7 |
| Nursery, garden center and farm supply stores | 3 | 24 | 8.0 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Sweetwater, TX area
The area's named cities and towns have 17 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 325 has the most (100%). A local number in the code your customers know is the simplest signal that you are nearby; Callata's plan includes up to 3.
| Area code | Exchanges in named places | Share | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 325 | 17 | 100% | Central |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 2 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater, TX | 10,196 | 325 | 9 |
| Roscoe, TX | 1,209 | 325 | 3 |
Phone costs for a typical Sweetwater, TX business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Sweetwater, TX, 15 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $450.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $374.25, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. On Callata the same 15 people cost $299.00 a month, less than either per-seat plan.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $299.00 | $3,588.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $285.00 | $3,420.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $345.00 | $4,140.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $374.25 | $4,491.00 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $405.00 | $4,860.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $450.00 | $5,400.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Callata in Sweetwater, TX
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
If you already have a number in Sweetwater, TX, porting it to Callata is free. Texting from a local number requires a one-time carrier registration (10DLC, $49), and the numbers available in any area code depend on carrier inventory when you choose them.
Optional AI agents (receptionist, sales, support or scheduler) can answer calls after hours or when nobody picks up, take messages, text, email and transfer to your team. They are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute, identify themselves as AI, and may only place outbound calls to people who consented, between 8am and 9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Sweetwater, TX?
325, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Sweetwater, TX area?
342 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Sweetwater, TX?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 15-person team that is $299.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $374.25 a month (checked September 28, 2026).