Swansea is a town located in Lexington County South Carolina. Swansea has a 2024 population of 771. Swansea is currently growing at a rate of 1.45% annually and its population has increased by 6.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 726 in 2020.
The average household income in Swansea is $58,079 with a poverty rate of 21.92%. The median age in Swansea is 44.5 years: 42.7 years for males, and 47.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Swansea was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 481 | 65.09% |
| White | 227 | 30.72% |
| Two or more races | 28 | 3.79% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.41% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 321 | 2.3 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
| Female | 122 | 2.99 | 23.8 | 76.2 |
| Non Family | 102 | 1.16 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Married | 92 | 2.52 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Male | 5 | 4.8 | 40 | 60 |
2.7
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
57.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 51 | 9.66% |
| Associates Degree | 74 | 14.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 15 | 2.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 9 | 1.7% |
| High School Graduate | 224 | 42.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 3.22% |
| Some College | 138 | 26.14% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 328 | 280 | 3 |
| White | 180 | 163 | 21 |
| Hispanic | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 0 | 0 |
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 white people with a rate of 11.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,333 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,417 | $0 | $50,417 |
| High School Graduate | $31,146 | $31,250 | $30,417 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,667 | $0 | $51,250 |
| Overall | $33,629 | $35,809 | $31,125 |
| Some College | $34,205 | $60,417 | $28,571 |
$33,629
Average Earnings
$35,809
Average Male
$31,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.85% of Swansea residents speak only English, while 1.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 481 | 104 | 21.62% |
| Multiple | 28 | 25 | 89.29% |
| White | 213 | 24 | 11.27% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 9 | 64.29% |
21.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.34%
Male Poverty Rate
23.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Swansea is Multiple, with 89.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Swansea is White, with 11.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.12% |
| High School | 17.86% |
| Some College | 12.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 55% |
| Female Employed | 5.71% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,583 | $65,988 |
| Households | $41,823 | $58,079 |
| Married Families | $84,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,500 | $33,788 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.5%
Male Marriage Rate
23.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
54
Number of Veterans
51
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 30 |
| Vietnam | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 33 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 13.79% |
| Black | 23 | 6.53% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.7%
Labor Force Participation
56.9%
Employment Rate
6.2%
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
83.76%
Born in Swansea
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Swansea residents were born in the United States, with 83.76% having been born in South Carolina. 0% 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 | 828 | 12 | 1.47% |
| 2028 | 816 | 11 | 1.37% |
| 2027 | 805 | 11 | 1.39% |
| 2026 | 794 | 12 | 1.53% |
| 2025 | 782 | 11 | 1.43% |
| 2024 | 771 | 11 | 1.45% |
| 2023 | 760 | 9 | 1.2% |
| 2022 | 751 | 11 | 1.49% |
| 2021 | 740 | 14 | 1.93% |
| 2020 | 726 | -246 | -25.31% |
| 2019 | 972 | 16 | 1.67% |
| 2018 | 956 | 13 | 1.38% |
| 2017 | 943 | 13 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 930 | 15 | 1.64% |
| 2015 | 915 | 13 | 1.44% |
| 2014 | 902 | 13 | 1.46% |
| 2013 | 889 | 13 | 1.48% |
| 2012 | 876 | 9 | 1.04% |
| 2011 | 867 | 10 | 1.17% |
| 2010 | 857 | 0 | 0% |