Lower Swatara township is located in Dauphin County Pennsylvania. Lower Swatara township has a 2024 population of 9,789. Lower Swatara township is currently declining at a rate of -0.08% annually but its population has increased by 2.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,538 in 2020.
The average household income in Lower Swatara township is $110,136 with a poverty rate of 9.04%. The median age in Lower Swatara township is 48.6 years: 45 years for males, and 49.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lower Swatara township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,979 | 83.5% |
| Black or African American | 622 | 6.51% |
| Other race | 550 | 5.76% |
| Two or more races | 348 | 3.64% |
| Asian | 57 | 0.6% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,035 | 2.25 | 85.1 | 14.9 |
| Married | 2,211 | 2.63 | 89.9 | 10.1 |
| Non Family | 1,214 | 1.17 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Female | 350 | 3.64 | 72 | 28 |
| Male | 260 | 2.13 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
2.63
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
85.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 203 | 2.86% |
| Associates Degree | 694 | 9.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,323 | 18.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 697 | 9.82% |
| High School Graduate | 2,524 | 35.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 185 | 2.61% |
| Some College | 1,474 | 20.76% |
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 | 5,880 | 5,627 | 1,728 |
| Black | 511 | 469 | 167 |
| Hispanic | 510 | 417 | 83 |
| Other Race | 340 | 248 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 216 | 215 | 42 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 99.54%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 32.68%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,528 | $61,503 | $47,415 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,673 | $78,214 | $73,442 |
| High School Graduate | $47,179 | $44,578 | $55,787 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,448 | $21,071 | $38,292 |
| Overall | $56,122 | $62,169 | $50,256 |
| Some College | $66,776 | $87,844 | $36,121 |
$56,122
Average Earnings
$62,169
Average Male
$50,256
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.35% of Lower Swatara township residents speak only English, while 5.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,404 | 443 | 5.98% |
| Hispanic | 749 | 203 | 27.1% |
| Other | 543 | 187 | 34.44% |
| Black | 567 | 108 | 19.05% |
| Multiple | 334 | 41 | 12.28% |
| Asian | 38 | 38 | 100% |
9.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.99%
Male Poverty Rate
7.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lower Swatara township is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lower Swatara township is White, with 5.98% 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 15.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.99% |
| Some College | 7.84% |
| High School | 6.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.54% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 63.27% |
| Female Unemployed | 23.21% |
| Male Employed | 5.42% |
| Female Employed | 1.89% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,697 | $134,808 |
| Households | $80,837 | $110,136 |
| Married Families | $121,969 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,165 | $46,156 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.8%
Male Marriage Rate
52.1%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
547
Number of Veterans
481
Male Veterans
66
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 145 |
| Korea | 97 |
| First Gulf War | 86 |
| Second Gulf War | 44 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 257 |
| 35 to 54 | 91 |
| 55 to 64 | 85 |
| 65 to 74 | 70 |
| 18 to 34 | 44 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 530 | 7.81% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 7.39% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 2.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.2%
Labor Force Participation
62.8%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
80.98%
Born in Lower Swatara township
97.08%
Native Born
2.92%
Foreign Born
0.75%
Non Citizen
2.17%
Naturalized
97.08% of Lower Swatara township residents were born in the United States, with 80.98% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,749 | -8 | -0.08% |
| 2028 | 9,757 | -8 | -0.08% |
| 2027 | 9,765 | -8 | -0.08% |
| 2026 | 9,773 | -8 | -0.08% |
| 2025 | 9,781 | -8 | -0.08% |
| 2024 | 9,789 | -8 | -0.08% |
| 2023 | 9,797 | -8 | -0.08% |
| 2022 | 9,805 | 39 | 0.4% |
| 2021 | 9,766 | 228 | 2.39% |
| 2020 | 9,538 | 346 | 3.76% |
| 2019 | 9,192 | 361 | 4.09% |
| 2018 | 8,831 | 14 | 0.16% |
| 2017 | 8,817 | 13 | 0.15% |
| 2016 | 8,804 | 8 | 0.09% |
| 2015 | 8,796 | 107 | 1.23% |
| 2014 | 8,689 | 21 | 0.24% |
| 2013 | 8,668 | 370 | 4.46% |
| 2012 | 8,298 | 21 | 0.25% |
| 2011 | 8,277 | 30 | 0.36% |
| 2010 | 8,247 | 0 | 0% |