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Swea City

Iowa · 566 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 $43,750. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $39,800. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
566
−12%since 2000
from 642 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
738 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 837 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.7
+6%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5045686326967601990201020202024Swea City
2024591
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,299
+69%since 2000
from $14,937 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32.3%
US avg: 10%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,800
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$553
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
24.5% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−16%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(509)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(19)
Diversity Score21.4%(121)
Diversity Score
21
+212%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+53%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.6%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
45.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.6%
−71.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Swea City, Iowa?

Swea City, Iowa has about 566 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Swea City, Iowa earns about $43,750 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 $39,800, and the typical rent is about $553 a month.

How educated are people in Swea City, Iowa?

About 16.7% 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 21.9% of people in Swea City, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Swea City, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Swea City, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 54 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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