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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Swea City

Iowa · 642 residents · 0.767 sq mi
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Swea City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,250. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $30,500. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

642
+4%since 1990
from 620 in 1990
1990 – 2025
837 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 808 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.3
−3%since 1990
from 44.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5045686326967601990201020202024Swea City
2024591
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,250
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,655 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,937
+31%since 1990
from $11,406 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.9%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$30,500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$343
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $240 in 1990
US average: $602
80.5%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 78.6% in 1990
19.5% rent
1.1
−11%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96%(595)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(20)
Asian0.8%(5)
Diversity Score16.7%(104)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(621)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(17)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score6.9%(44)
7
−59%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.9%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.1%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 76.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
−11%since 1990
from 14.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Swea City, Iowa?

Swea City, Iowa has about 642 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Swea City, Iowa?

The typical household in Swea City, Iowa earns about $28,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Swea City, Iowa expensive?

In Swea City, Iowa, the median home is worth about $30,500, and the typical rent is about $343 a month.

How educated are people in Swea City, Iowa?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Swea City, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Swea City, Iowa?

About 12.9% of people in Swea City, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Swea City, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Swea City, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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