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Swansea

Illinois · 13,430 residents · 6.477 sq mi
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Swansea is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,940. Population has grown 27% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $164,700. Poverty is rare here, at 6.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,430
+27%since 2000
from 10,579 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,073 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 1,633 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
+10%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K10K12K14K16K1990201020202024Swansea
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,940
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,851 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,623
+19%since 2000
from $25,634 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,700
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$734
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $522 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.3%
−22.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
24.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+32%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87%(9,201)
Black8.6%(909)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(163)
Asian1.6%(166)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.9%(2,844)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(10,349)
Black16.4%(2,209)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(309)
Asian1.7%(235)
Other1.3%(170)
Diversity Score45.4%(6,098)
Diversity Score
45
+69%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+51%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.8%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.0%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Swansea, Illinois?

Swansea, Illinois has about 13,430 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Swansea, Illinois?

The typical household in Swansea, Illinois earns about $61,940 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 $164,700, and the typical rent is about $734 a month.

How educated are people in Swansea, Illinois?

About 33.5% 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 6.5% 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 5,229 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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