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Swanton

Ohio · 3,897 residents · 3.398 sq mi
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Swanton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,823. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $130,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,897
+18%since 2000
from 3,307 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,147 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 973 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+7%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Swanton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,823
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,127 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,999
+39%since 2000
from $20,160 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,700
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$793
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $573 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
27.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−4%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(3,229)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(46)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(144)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(3,517)
Black1.3%(51)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(169)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.5%(564)
Diversity Score
14
+233%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+35%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 90.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.7%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Swanton, Ohio?

Swanton, Ohio has about 3,897 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Swanton, Ohio?

The typical household in Swanton, Ohio earns about $59,823 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Swanton, Ohio expensive?

In Swanton, Ohio, the median home is worth about $130,700, and the typical rent is about $793 a month.

How educated are people in Swanton, Ohio?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Swanton, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Swanton, Ohio?

About 7.4% of people in Swanton, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Swanton, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Swanton, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 298 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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