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Swansea

South Carolina · 722 residents · 2.087 sq mi
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Swansea has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,908. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $93,500. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
722
+35%since 2000
from 533 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
346 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 255 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+24%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4575967358741K1990201020202024Swansea
2024744
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,908
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,708 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,471
+28%since 2000
from $16,007 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,500
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$749
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
31.8% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+18%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.4%(342)
Black41.6%(300)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(40)
Asian0.8%(6)
Other4.5%(33)
Diversity Score74.5%(538)
Diversity Score
75
+17%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+60%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.6%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
Female
55.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.5%
−74.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Swansea, South Carolina?

Swansea, South Carolina has about 722 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Swansea, South Carolina earns about $36,908 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 $93,500, and the typical rent is about $749 a month.

How educated are people in Swansea, South Carolina?

About 8.4% 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 18.0% 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 219 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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

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