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Swansea

South Carolina · 777 residents (2025 est.) · 2.087 sq mi
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Swansea has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,250. Population has grown 40% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $129,200. The poverty rate of 27.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% 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
744
+40%since 2000
from 533 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
356 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 255 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
+13%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:777 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4575967358741K1990201020202024Swansea
2024744
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,250
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,708 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,176
+64%since 2000
from $16,007 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.8%
+26.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
+5%since 2010
from 0.402 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,200
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$857
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
38.2% rent
Vacancy rate
26.3%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.7%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+3%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51%(272)
Black46.2%(246)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.8%(340)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.9%(334)
Black46.4%(345)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(33)
Diversity Score72.5%(539)
Diversity Score
72
+14%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.4%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+67%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.2%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.9%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.9%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2012
from 15.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.5%
+21.5 ptssince 2017
from 64.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Swansea, South Carolina?

Swansea, South Carolina has about 744 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Swansea, South Carolina?

The typical household in Swansea, South Carolina earns about $58,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Swansea, South Carolina expensive?

In Swansea, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $129,200, and the typical rent is about $857 a month.

How educated are people in Swansea, South Carolina?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Swansea, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Swansea, South Carolina?

About 27.4% of people in Swansea, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Swansea, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Swansea, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 241 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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