Swansea, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Overall Quality Of Life
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

14,100

Unemployment

3.3%

Poverty

5.0%

Median Home

$167,200

Median Income

$81,625

Median Rent

$1,057

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Swansea SnackAbility

9
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

8.5/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

8.5

Safety

8.5

Amenities

8.5

Education

Commute

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Swansea, IL Cost Of Living

94
Swansea's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Swansea	Illinois	National Average
Overall	94	98	100

Services	94	95	100
Groceries	100	97	100
Health	88	99	100
Housing	92	96	100
Transportation	92	105	100
Utilities	96	94	100

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Rankings for Swansea in Illinois

Ranks #66 in Cheapest Places To Live In Illinois

Ranks #108 in Best Places To Live In Illinois

Ranks #138 in Safest Places In Illinois

Map Of Swansea, IL

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Population over time in Swansea

Year	Population	% Change
2020	14,100	1.7%
2019	13,863	0.8%
2018	13,753	0.2%
2017	13,722	-1.1%
2016	13,869	-0.0%
2015	13,870	0.6%
2014	13,787	2.2%
2013	13,495	1.5%
2012	13,293	2.7%
2011	12,941	-

Race / Ethnicity in Swansea

White

70.9% (10,001)

African American

18.5% (2,609)

American Indian

0.0% (0)

Asian

2.2% (311)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.0% (3)

Two Or More

5.0% (704)

Hispanic

3.3% (472)

Race	Swansea	IL	USA
White	70.9%	60.8%	60.1%
African American	18.5%	13.9%	12.2%
American Indian	0.0%	0.1%	0.6%
Asian	2.2%	5.5%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.0%	0.2%	0.3%
Two Or More	5.0%	2.2%	2.8%
Hispanic	3.3%	17.2%	18.2%

Gender in Swansea

Female

52.1% (7,353)

Male

47.9% (6,747)

Gender	Swansea	IL	USA
Female	52.1%	50.9%	50.8%
Male	47.9%	49.1%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Swansea for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

1.0% (141)

9-12th Grade

3.0% (423)

High School / GED

20.0% (2,820)

Some College

21.0% (2,961)

Associate's Degree

11.0% (1,551)

Bachelor's Degree

24.0% (3,384)

Master's Degree

15.0% (2,115)

Professional Degree

4.0% (564)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (141)

Education	Swansea	IL	USA
< 9th Grade	1.0%	5.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	3.0%	6.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	20.0%	26.0%	27.0%
Some College	21.0%	20.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	11.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	24.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	15.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	4.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Swansea, Illinois

Less than $10,000

1.7% (23,788)

$10,000 to $14,999

2.2% (30,770)

$15,000 to $24,999

6.0% (85,070)

$25,000 to $34,999

9.1% (128,510)

$35,000 to $49,999

9.6% (135,233)

$50,000 to $74,999

18.1% (254,694)

$75,000 to $99,999

14.9% (210,220)

$100,000 to $149,999

15.9% (223,924)

$150,000 to $199,999

9.2% (130,320)

$200,000 or more

13.3% (187,465)

Income	Swansea	IL	USA
Less than $10,000	1.7%	6.1%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	2.2%	3.7%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	6.0%	8.1%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	9.1%	8.1%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	9.6%	11.2%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	18.1%	16.7%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	14.9%	12.9%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	15.9%	16.6%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	9.2%	7.8%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	13.3%	8.8%	8.3%