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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Swedesboro

New Jersey · 2,055 residents · 0.731 sq mi
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Swedesboro is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,286. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $100,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,055
+2%since 1990
from 2,024 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,811 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 2,769 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.9
+10%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Swedesboro
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,286
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,278 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,857
+49%since 1990
from $14,018 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.7%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $85,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$642
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $481 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
64.5%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 65.1% in 1990
35.5% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−26%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(1,537)
Black18.7%(379)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(151)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score57.9%(1,172)
2000
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(1,504)
Black15.9%(327)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(175)
Asian0.3%(7)
Diversity Score51%(1,048)
Diversity Score
51
−12%since 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.1%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 74.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
−20%since 1990
from 21.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 2,055 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Swedesboro, New Jersey earns about $49,286 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 $100,000, and the typical rent is about $642 a month.

How educated are people in Swedesboro, New Jersey?

About 14.2% 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 9.7% of people in Swedesboro, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Swedesboro, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Swedesboro, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 31 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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