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Swea City

Iowa · 536 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 $38,167. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 106 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $39,100. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
536
−17%since 2000
from 642 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
699 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 837 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.4
+12%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5045686326967601990201020202024Swea City
2024591
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,167
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,875
+20%since 2000
from $14,937 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$410
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.5%
−46.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
17.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.0
−5%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(621)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(17)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(44)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(528)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.2%(17)
Diversity Score
3
−53%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+76%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
7.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.0%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Swea City, Iowa?

Swea City, Iowa has about 536 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Swea City, Iowa earns about $38,167 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 $39,100, and the typical rent is about $410 a month.

How educated are people in Swea City, Iowa?

About 11.8% 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 22.2% of people in Swea City, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Swea City, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Swea City, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 84 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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