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Swampscott

Massachusetts · 15,277 residents · 3.022 sq mi
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Swampscott is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $134,386. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $771,100. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,277
+6%since 2000
from 14,412 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,055 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 4,769 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.5
+7%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K14K15K15K1990201020202024Swampscott
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$134,386
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,089 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$78,590
+121%since 2000
from $35,487 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.517
+13%since 2010
from 0.457 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$771,100
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $266,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,303
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $957 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
+53%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(13,916)
Black0.7%(98)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(183)
Asian0.7%(98)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(938)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(12,846)
Black3.3%(505)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(1,360)
Asian1.1%(170)
Other2.6%(396)
Diversity Score35.4%(5,407)
Diversity Score
35
+444%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 50.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+40%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.5%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.2%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
20.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 10.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−97.1 ptssince 2013
from 98.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2017
from 83.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2016
from 85.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Swampscott, Massachusetts?

Swampscott, Massachusetts has about 15,277 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Swampscott, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Swampscott, Massachusetts earns about $134,386 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Swampscott, Massachusetts expensive?

In Swampscott, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $771,100, and the typical rent is about $2,303 a month.

How educated are people in Swampscott, Massachusetts?

About 62.2% of adults age 25 and over in Swampscott, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Swampscott, Massachusetts?

About 7.1% of people in Swampscott, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Swampscott, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Swampscott, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,627 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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