Swatara township is located in Dauphin County Pennsylvania. Swatara township has a 2024 population of 27,663. Swatara township is currently declining at a rate of -0.45% annually and its population has decreased by -0.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,837 in 2020.
The average household income in Swatara township is $90,554 with a poverty rate of 8.49%. The median age in Swatara township is 38.1 years: 37 years for males, and 39.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Swatara township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,146 | 54.55% |
| Black or African American | 5,467 | 19.69% |
| Asian | 3,814 | 13.74% |
| Two or more races | 2,358 | 8.49% |
| Other race | 762 | 2.74% |
| Native American | 217 | 0.78% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,763 | 2.43 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
| Married | 4,715 | 3.03 | 85.8 | 14.2 |
| Non Family | 3,925 | 1.22 | 53.9 | 46.1 |
| Female | 1,401 | 3.46 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Male | 722 | 3.04 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
68.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,566 | 7.76% |
| Associates Degree | 1,699 | 8.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,751 | 18.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,551 | 7.68% |
| High School Graduate | 7,264 | 35.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 907 | 4.49% |
| Some College | 3,450 | 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 | 11,738 | 11,061 | 3,251 |
| Black | 3,697 | 3,222 | 1,139 |
| Asian | 2,346 | 1,542 | 457 |
| Hispanic | 2,134 | 1,607 | 321 |
| 2+ Races | 1,170 | 834 | 142 |
| Other Race | 363 | 275 | 46 |
| Native American | 217 | 212 | 46 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 97.7%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 30.81%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,854 | $75,991 | $46,503 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,514 | $76,472 | $76,547 |
| High School Graduate | $42,107 | $48,961 | $34,034 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,863 | $42,472 | $30,573 |
| Overall | $48,038 | $51,850 | $44,558 |
| Some College | $46,664 | $43,339 | $48,393 |
$48,038
Average Earnings
$51,850
Average Male
$44,558
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.93% of Swatara township residents speak only English, while 23.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,354 | 1,095 | 8.2% |
| Black | 4,902 | 626 | 12.77% |
| Hispanic | 3,503 | 212 | 6.05% |
| Other | 653 | 189 | 28.94% |
| Multiple | 2,330 | 170 | 7.3% |
| Asian | 3,770 | 107 | 2.84% |
8.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.34%
Male Poverty Rate
8.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Swatara township is Other, with 28.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Swatara township is Asian, with 2.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.53% |
| Some College | 5.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 47.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 36.21% |
| Female Employed | 5.31% |
| Male Employed | 2.61% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,676 | $106,477 |
| Households | $75,297 | $90,554 |
| Married Families | $101,635 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,536 | $53,988 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.6%
Male Marriage Rate
44.2%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,361
Number of Veterans
1,204
Male Veterans
157
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 412 |
| First Gulf War | 308 |
| Second Gulf War | 270 |
| Korea | 43 |
| World War II | 43 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 406 |
| 65 to 74 | 315 |
| 35 to 54 | 299 |
| 75+ | 196 |
| 18 to 34 | 145 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 860 | 6.46% |
| Black | 315 | 6.97% |
| Asian | 131 | 4.77% |
| Hispanic | 104 | 4.32% |
| 2+ Races | 55 | 4.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.2%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
64.38%
Born in Swatara township
84.34%
Native Born
15.66%
Foreign Born
6.62%
Non Citizen
9.04%
Naturalized
84.34% of Swatara township residents were born in the United States, with 64.38% having been born in Pennsylvania. 6.62% 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 | 27,043 | -124 | -0.46% |
| 2028 | 27,167 | -124 | -0.45% |
| 2027 | 27,291 | -124 | -0.45% |
| 2026 | 27,415 | -124 | -0.45% |
| 2025 | 27,539 | -124 | -0.45% |
| 2024 | 27,663 | -124 | -0.45% |
| 2023 | 27,787 | -124 | -0.44% |
| 2022 | 27,911 | -89 | -0.32% |
| 2021 | 28,000 | 163 | 0.59% |
| 2020 | 27,837 | 2,770 | 11.05% |
| 2019 | 25,067 | 181 | 0.73% |
| 2018 | 24,886 | 96 | 0.39% |
| 2017 | 24,790 | 142 | 0.58% |
| 2016 | 24,648 | 21 | 0.09% |
| 2015 | 24,627 | 117 | 0.48% |
| 2014 | 24,510 | 116 | 0.48% |
| 2013 | 24,394 | 632 | 2.66% |
| 2012 | 23,762 | 137 | 0.58% |
| 2011 | 23,625 | 225 | 0.96% |
| 2010 | 23,400 | 0 | 0% |