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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Swedesboro

New Jersey · 2,024 residents · 0.731 sq mi
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Swedesboro has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $31,278. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $85,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,024
−2%vs 2000
vs 2,055 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,769 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 2,811 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
32.8
−9%vs 2000
vs 35.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Swedesboro
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,278
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $49,286 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,018
−33%vs 2000
vs $20,857 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
11.9%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $100,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$481
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $642 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
65.1%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.5% in 2000
34.9% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+35%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(1,504)
Black15.9%(327)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(175)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score51%(1,048)
1990
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(1,537)
Black18.7%(379)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(151)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other5.2%(105)
Diversity Score57.9%(1,172)
Diversity Score
58
+14%vs 2000
vs 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.9%
−6.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+25%vs 2000
vs 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Swedesboro, New Jersey?

Swedesboro, New Jersey has about 2,024 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Swedesboro, New Jersey?

The typical household in Swedesboro, New Jersey earns about $31,278 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Swedesboro, New Jersey expensive?

In Swedesboro, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $85,700, and the typical rent is about $481 a month.

How educated are people in Swedesboro, New Jersey?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Swedesboro, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Swedesboro, New Jersey?

About 11.9% of people in Swedesboro, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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