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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Swansea

South Carolina · 503 residents · 2.087 sq mi
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Swansea has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,962. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $50,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

503
−6%vs 2000
vs 533 in 2000
1990 – 2025
241 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 255 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.6
−5%vs 2000
vs 36.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4575967358741K1990201020202024Swansea
2024744
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,962
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,708 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,658
−33%vs 2000
vs $16,007 in 2000
US average: $14,340
14.3%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$50,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $70,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$315
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $475 in 2000
US average: $450
79.3%
+11.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.9% in 2000
20.7% rent
1.9
−9%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic50.3%(253)
Black49.7%(250)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.5%(314)
62
−2%vs 2000
vs 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.7%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
59.1%
−15.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.3%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.4 min
+32%vs 2000
vs 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Swansea, South Carolina?

Swansea, South Carolina has about 503 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Swansea, South Carolina earns about $25,962 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 $50,500, and the typical rent is about $315 a month.

How educated are people in Swansea, South Carolina?

About 13.7% 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 14.3% of people in Swansea, South Carolina 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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