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Swartzville

Pennsylvania · 1,799 residents · 1.462 sq mi
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Swartzville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,353. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $294,700. With a median age of 53.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,799
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1,804 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,231 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1,234 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
53.1
Unchangedsince 2023
from 53.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K201020202024Swartzville
20242K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.3%(24)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.6%(101)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.6%(154)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.1%(145)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.2%(57)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.4%(152)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447%(126)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.2%(220)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6427%(486)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.4%(241)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.6%(65)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.6%(28)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,353
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $105,481 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,152
+4%since 2023
from $41,321 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 61.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.312
−3%since 2023
from 0.321 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Information13.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services8.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$294,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $283,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 97.7% in 2023
5.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 22.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+12%since 2023
from 2.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
57
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(1,716)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(82)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(6)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(1,687)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(102)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(10)
Diversity Score
15
+26%since 2023
from 12 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican3.2%(58)
Spaniard2.4%(44)
Ancestry
German37.2%(669)
Irish15%(269)
English12.4%(223)
Italian8.9%(161)
Scottish5.8%(104)
American4%(72)
Polish3.7%(66)
French2.6%(46)
Scotch-Irish1.2%(22)
Ukrainian0.8%(15)
Canadian0.8%(14)
Swiss0.7%(13)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Austrian0.7%(12)
British0.7%(12)
Hungarian0.5%(9)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2023
from 27.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 94.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
−2%since 2023
from 19.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 85.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 63.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 42.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2023
from 55.9% in 2023
Female
53.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 44.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 92.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 93.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21.7%(153)
Married72.4%(511)
Widowed1.7%(12)
Divorced4.2%(30)
Women 15+
Never married25.7%(209)
Married60%(488)
Widowed7.6%(62)
Divorced6.8%(55)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Swartzville, Pennsylvania?

Swartzville, Pennsylvania has about 1,799 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Swartzville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Swartzville, Pennsylvania earns about $97,353 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Swartzville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Swartzville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $294,700.

How educated are people in Swartzville, Pennsylvania?

About 36.4% of adults age 25 and over in Swartzville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Swartzville, Pennsylvania?

About 1.8% of people in Swartzville, Pennsylvania 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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