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Swampscott

Massachusetts · 13,787 residents · 3.022 sq mi
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Swampscott is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,763. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $432,900. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 41% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
58% 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
13,787
−4%since 2000
from 14,412 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,562 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 4,769 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.3
+9%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K14K15K15K1990201020202024Swampscott
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,763
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,089 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,827
+38%since 2000
from $35,487 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
61.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services9.3%
US avg: 7%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.3%
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
$432,900
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $266,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,281
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $957 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.6%
−19.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
23.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+27%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93%(12,824)
Black1.1%(157)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(355)
Asian1.9%(264)
Other1.8%(241)
Diversity Score17.5%(2,415)
Diversity Score
18
+169%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 50.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
24.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+21%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
10.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% 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
3.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
56.7%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
11.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Swampscott, Massachusetts?

Swampscott, Massachusetts has about 13,787 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Swampscott, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Swampscott, Massachusetts earns about $90,763 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 $432,900, and the typical rent is about $1,281 a month.

How educated are people in Swampscott, Massachusetts?

About 58.0% 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 5.1% 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 137 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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