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Swartz

Louisiana · 4,354 residents · 8.135 sq mi
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Swartz has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,100. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $158,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,354
+3%since 2000
from 4,247 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
535 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 522 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+21%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Swartz
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,100
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,645 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,538
+79%since 2000
from $17,058 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing11.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,900
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$793
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
23.0% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+54%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(3,840)
Black6.8%(287)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(69)
Asian0.4%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.6%(874)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(2,913)
Black25.7%(1,117)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(106)
Asian0.7%(31)
Other6.3%(275)
Diversity Score62.8%(2,734)
Diversity Score
63
+205%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.6%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.8%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+75%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.4%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.5%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
59.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−75.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Swartz, Louisiana?

Swartz, Louisiana has about 4,354 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Swartz, Louisiana?

The typical household in Swartz, Louisiana earns about $49,100 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Swartz, Louisiana expensive?

In Swartz, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $158,900, and the typical rent is about $793 a month.

How educated are people in Swartz, Louisiana?

About 40.6% of adults age 25 and over in Swartz, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Swartz, Louisiana?

About 10.5% of people in Swartz, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Swartz, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Swartz, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 656 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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