Swansea town is located in Bristol County Massachusetts. Swansea town has a 2024 population of 17,451. Swansea town is currently growing at a rate of 0.44% annually and its population has increased by 1.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,170 in 2020.
The average household income in Swansea town is $125,724 with a poverty rate of 2.79%. The median age in Swansea town is 44.4 years: 41.7 years for males, and 46.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Swansea town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,478 | 89.83% |
| Other race | 766 | 4.45% |
| Two or more races | 591 | 3.43% |
| Black or African American | 234 | 1.36% |
| Asian | 161 | 0.93% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,741 | 2.53 | 86.6 | 13.4 |
| Married | 3,768 | 3.15 | 94.9 | 5.1 |
| Non Family | 1,941 | 1.16 | 68.8 | 31.2 |
| Female | 707 | 2.89 | 87.4 | 12.6 |
| Male | 325 | 2.74 | 95.7 | 4.3 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
86.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 845 | 6.49% |
| Associates Degree | 1,382 | 10.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,807 | 21.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,650 | 12.66% |
| High School Graduate | 3,683 | 28.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 436 | 3.35% |
| Some College | 2,227 | 17.09% |
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 | 11,787 | 10,672 | 3,866 |
| Hispanic | 706 | 598 | 308 |
| Other Race | 500 | 499 | 270 |
| 2+ Races | 348 | 306 | 129 |
| Black | 159 | 159 | 112 |
| Asian | 80 | 64 | 64 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 80%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $83,381 | $92,756 | $72,353 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,848 | $97,031 | $76,858 |
| High School Graduate | $60,143 | $65,000 | $46,800 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $60,865 | $75,527 | $48,971 |
| Overall | $65,163 | $72,120 | $52,974 |
| Some College | $51,654 | $67,969 | $45,123 |
$65,163
Average Earnings
$72,120
Average Male
$52,974
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.11% of Swansea town residents speak only English, while 13.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 8.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,974 | 431 | 2.88% |
| Multiple | 587 | 33 | 5.62% |
| Hispanic | 1,167 | 16 | 1.37% |
| Black | 207 | 7 | 3.38% |
| Other | 744 | 3 | 0.4% |
2.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
3%
Male Poverty Rate
2.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Swansea town is Multiple, with 5.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Swansea town is Other, with 0.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 4.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3.97% |
| Some College | 2.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 10.36% |
| Female Employed | 1.85% |
| Male Employed | 0.63% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $133,596 | $147,192 |
| Households | $116,627 | $125,724 |
| Married Families | $153,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,614 | $58,950 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.1%
Male Marriage Rate
51.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
866
Number of Veterans
764
Male Veterans
102
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 249 |
| First Gulf War | 211 |
| Second Gulf War | 165 |
| Korea | 77 |
| World War II | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 266 |
| 35 to 54 | 227 |
| 65 to 74 | 163 |
| 55 to 64 | 129 |
| 18 to 34 | 81 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 758 | 5.97% |
| Other Race | 81 | 16.67% |
| Hispanic | 81 | 11.67% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 7.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.8%
Labor Force Participation
63.1%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
65.97%
Born in Swansea town
91.37%
Native Born
8.63%
Foreign Born
1.49%
Non Citizen
7.14%
Naturalized
91.37% of Swansea town residents were born in the United States, with 65.97% having been born in Massachusetts. 1.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 17,831 | 76 | 0.43% |
| 2028 | 17,755 | 76 | 0.43% |
| 2027 | 17,679 | 76 | 0.43% |
| 2026 | 17,603 | 76 | 0.43% |
| 2025 | 17,527 | 76 | 0.44% |
| 2024 | 17,451 | 76 | 0.44% |
| 2023 | 17,375 | 76 | 0.44% |
| 2022 | 17,299 | -4 | -0.02% |
| 2021 | 17,303 | 133 | 0.77% |
| 2020 | 17,170 | 328 | 1.95% |
| 2019 | 16,842 | 121 | 0.72% |
| 2018 | 16,721 | 186 | 1.12% |
| 2017 | 16,535 | 141 | 0.86% |
| 2016 | 16,394 | 20 | 0.12% |
| 2015 | 16,374 | 82 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 16,292 | 213 | 1.32% |
| 2013 | 16,079 | 75 | 0.47% |
| 2012 | 16,004 | 78 | 0.49% |
| 2011 | 15,926 | 55 | 0.35% |
| 2010 | 15,871 | 0 | 0% |