Swea City is a city located in Kossuth County Iowa. Swea City has a 2024 population of 541. Swea City is currently declining at a rate of -1.1% annually and its population has decreased by -4.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 565 in 2020.
The average household income in Swea City is $64,212 with a poverty rate of 26.66%. The median age in Swea City is 39.2 years: 33.5 years for males, and 41.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Swea City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 610 | 88.41% |
| Other race | 42 | 6.09% |
| Two or more races | 23 | 3.33% |
| Native American | 11 | 1.59% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.58% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 298 | 2.32 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Non Family | 139 | 1.19 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Married | 97 | 3.14 | 95.9 | 4.1 |
| Female | 51 | 3.49 | 43.1 | 56.9 |
| Male | 11 | 3.73 | 100 | 0 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
70.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 31 | 7.08% |
| Associates Degree | 49 | 11.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 53 | 12.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 15 | 3.42% |
| High School Graduate | 160 | 36.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 1.37% |
| Some College | 124 | 28.31% |
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 | 398 | 372 | 56 |
| Other Race | 23 | 12 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 15 | 8 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 53.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,023 | $0 | $46,136 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $27,500 | $33,438 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,250 | $55,000 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,625 | $46,364 | $33,843 |
| Some College | $42,292 | $48,833 | $33,516 |
$39,625
Average Earnings
$46,364
Average Male
$33,843
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.72% of Swea City residents speak only English, while 4.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 605 | 149 | 24.63% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 12 | 42.86% |
| Other | 36 | 12 | 33.33% |
| Native | 11 | 11 | 100% |
| Multiple | 23 | 9 | 39.13% |
26.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.35%
Male Poverty Rate
35.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Swea City is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Swea City is White, with 24.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 29.38% |
| Some College | 17.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 18.75% |
| Male Employed | 7.26% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,821 | $71,367 |
| Households | $48,906 | $64,212 |
| Married Families | $71,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,125 | $52,805 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.2%
Male Marriage Rate
39.0%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
46
Number of Veterans
42
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 29 |
| Korea | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 28 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42 | 9.19% |
| Other Race | 4 | 17.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.3%
Labor Force Participation
58%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
63.91%
Born in Swea City
96.96%
Native Born
3.04%
Foreign Born
1.3%
Non Citizen
1.74%
Naturalized
96.96% of Swea City residents were born in the United States, with 63.91% having been born in Iowa. 1.3% 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 | 511 | -6 | -1.16% |
| 2028 | 517 | -6 | -1.15% |
| 2027 | 523 | -6 | -1.13% |
| 2026 | 529 | -6 | -1.12% |
| 2025 | 535 | -6 | -1.11% |
| 2024 | 541 | -6 | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 547 | -3 | -0.55% |
| 2022 | 550 | -2 | -0.36% |
| 2021 | 552 | -13 | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 565 | 59 | 11.66% |
| 2019 | 506 | -2 | -0.39% |
| 2018 | 508 | -5 | -0.97% |
| 2017 | 513 | -5 | -0.97% |
| 2016 | 518 | -6 | -1.15% |
| 2015 | 524 | -4 | -0.76% |
| 2014 | 528 | -3 | -0.56% |
| 2013 | 531 | -3 | -0.56% |
| 2012 | 534 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2011 | 535 | -5 | -0.93% |
| 2010 | 540 | 0 | 0% |