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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Swansea

Illinois · 10,579 residents · 6.477 sq mi
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Swansea is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,851. Population has grown 29% since 1990. Median home value is $100,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,579
+29%since 1990
from 8,201 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,633 / sq mi
+29%since 1990
from 1,266 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.9
+10%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K10K12K14K16K1990201020202024Swansea
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,851
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,152 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,634
+72%since 1990
from $14,932 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.7%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$100,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $78,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$522
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $413 in 1990
US average: $602
77.2%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 72.6% in 1990
22.8% rent
2.0
−20%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(7,773)
Black4.5%(370)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(205)
Asian0.3%(28)
Diversity Score17.8%(1,460)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87%(9,201)
Black8.6%(909)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(163)
Asian1.6%(166)
Diversity Score26.9%(2,844)
27
+51%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.4%
+11.1 ptssince 1990
from 16.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.7%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 80.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.1%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.9 min
−15%since 1990
from 18.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Swansea, Illinois?

Swansea, Illinois has about 10,579 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Swansea, Illinois?

The typical household in Swansea, Illinois earns about $49,851 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Swansea, Illinois expensive?

In Swansea, Illinois, the median home is worth about $100,700, and the typical rent is about $522 a month.

How educated are people in Swansea, Illinois?

About 27.4% of adults age 25 and over in Swansea, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Swansea, Illinois?

About 6.7% of people in Swansea, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Swansea, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Swansea, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,378 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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