Swansea is a village located in St. Clair County Illinois. Swansea has a 2024 population of 14,512. Swansea is currently growing at a rate of 0.28% annually and its population has increased by 1.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,351 in 2020.
The average household income in Swansea is $113,284 with a poverty rate of 8.34%. The median age in Swansea is 38.4 years: 37.4 years for males, and 40.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Swansea was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,583 | 72.47% |
| Black or African American | 2,585 | 17.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,089 | 7.46% |
| Asian | 346 | 2.37% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,587 | 2.58 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Married | 2,857 | 3.39 | 93.7 | 6.3 |
| Non Family | 1,988 | 1.16 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
| Female | 643 | 3.38 | 56.3 | 43.7 |
| Male | 99 | 2.35 | 19.2 | 80.8 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
75.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 187 | 1.9% |
| Associates Degree | 1,175 | 11.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,336 | 23.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,903 | 19.34% |
| High School Graduate | 2,093 | 21.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 150 | 1.52% |
| Some College | 1,998 | 20.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,617 | 7,400 | 3,362 |
| Black | 1,437 | 1,373 | 597 |
| 2+ Races | 498 | 498 | 190 |
| Asian | 262 | 206 | 73 |
| Hispanic | 54 | 54 | 37 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 68.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,993 | $94,048 | $59,041 |
| Graduate Degree | $84,250 | $94,318 | $80,804 |
| High School Graduate | $38,021 | $46,983 | $23,506 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,045 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,285 | $57,931 | $46,781 |
| Some College | $36,322 | $46,049 | $22,500 |
$53,285
Average Earnings
$57,931
Average Male
$46,781
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.78% of Swansea residents speak only English, while 4.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,372 | 865 | 8.34% |
| Black | 2,518 | 241 | 9.57% |
| Multiple | 1,089 | 86 | 7.9% |
| Asian | 346 | 10 | 2.89% |
8.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.58%
Male Poverty Rate
9.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Swansea is Black, with 9.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Swansea is Asian, with 2.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.45% |
| Some College | 10.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.42% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 47.9% |
| Female Unemployed | 15.87% |
| Male Employed | 6.34% |
| Female Employed | 4.49% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $106,907 | $140,859 |
| Households | $84,367 | $113,284 |
| Married Families | $122,070 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,500 | $57,194 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.8%
Male Marriage Rate
48.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,128
Number of Veterans
1,031
Male Veterans
97
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 536 |
| Vietnam | 385 |
| Second Gulf War | 379 |
| Korea | 47 |
| World War II | 34 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 279 |
| 65 to 74 | 275 |
| 35 to 54 | 271 |
| 55 to 64 | 238 |
| 18 to 34 | 65 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 969 | 11.6% |
| Black | 108 | 5.58% |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 7.89% |
| Asian | 9 | 3.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.8%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.3%
Labor Force Participation
60.3%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
56.39%
Born in Swansea
95.24%
Native Born
4.76%
Foreign Born
1.44%
Non Citizen
3.32%
Naturalized
95.24% of Swansea residents were born in the United States, with 56.39% having been born in Illinois. 1.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,714 | 41 | 0.28% |
| 2028 | 14,673 | 40 | 0.27% |
| 2027 | 14,633 | 40 | 0.27% |
| 2026 | 14,593 | 41 | 0.28% |
| 2025 | 14,552 | 40 | 0.28% |
| 2024 | 14,512 | 40 | 0.28% |
| 2023 | 14,472 | 390 | 2.77% |
| 2022 | 14,082 | -136 | -0.96% |
| 2021 | 14,218 | -133 | -0.93% |
| 2020 | 14,351 | 998 | 7.47% |
| 2019 | 13,353 | -108 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 13,461 | -58 | -0.43% |
| 2017 | 13,519 | -34 | -0.25% |
| 2016 | 13,553 | -23 | -0.17% |
| 2015 | 13,576 | -82 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 13,658 | -58 | -0.42% |
| 2013 | 13,716 | -47 | -0.34% |
| 2012 | 13,763 | 43 | 0.31% |
| 2011 | 13,720 | 132 | 0.97% |
| 2010 | 13,588 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,579 | 2,378 | 29% |
| 1990 | 8,201 | 2,854 | 53.38% |
| 1980 | 5,347 | -85 | -1.56% |
| 1970 | 5,432 | 2,414 | 79.99% |
| 1960 | 3,018 | -11,696 | -79.49% |