Swansea, IL Demographics And Statistics: Updated For 2026

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9
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs 8.5/10

Housing 8/10

Affordability 9/10

Diversity 8.5/10

Safety 8.5/10

Amenities 8.5/10

Education 9/10

Commute 8/10

Swansea, IL Crime Report

Crime in Swansea summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Swansea. Key points include:

There were 114 total crimes in Swansea in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Swansea is 785.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Swansea is 41.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Swansea is 744.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Swansea is -62.94% below the national average.

114
Total Crimes

-62.94%
Below National Average

Swansea

Crime In Swansea Comparison Table

Statistic	Count Raw	Swansea / 100k People	Illinois / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	114	785.4	2,004.4	2,119.2
Violent Crime	6	41.3	289.2	359.0
Murder	0	0.0	5.8	5.0
Robbery	0	0.0	90.2	61.0
Aggravated Assault	5	34.4	146.3	256.0
Property Crime	108	744.1	1,715.2	1,760.0
Burglary	13	89.6	290.5	229.0
Larceny	90	620.0	1,134.4	1,272.0
Car Theft	5	34.4	290.4	259.0

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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

Cost of living in Swansea summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Swansea. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:

The cost of living in Swansea is 100 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Swansea is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Swansea is $263,376.
The median income in Swansea is $91,587.

100
Swansea's Overall Cost Of Living

1.0x
Lower Than The National Average

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Cost Of Living In Swansea Comparison Table

Living Expense	Swansea	Illinois	National Average
Overall	100	98	100
Services	101	99	100
Groceries	101	99	100
Health	100	96	100
Housing	99	101	100
Transportation	96	99	100
Utilities	95	101	100

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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Swansea, IL Weather

The average high in Swansea is 66.2° and the average low is 46.0°.
There are 71.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 41.9 inches of precipitation each year with 12.9 inches of snow.

Stat	Swansea
Average Annual High	66.2
Average Annual Low	46.0
Annual Precipitation Days	71.6
Average Annual Precipitation	41.9
Average Annual Snowfall	12.9

66.2°
Average High

71.6
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

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Rankings & Articles For Swansea

Rankings

Ranks #66 in Cheapest Places To Live In Illinois

Rankings

Ranks #108 in Best Places To Live In Illinois

Rankings

Ranks #138 in Safest Places In Illinois

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Swansea Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Swansea

The current population in Swansea is 14,710. The population has increased 13.7% from 2010.

Year	Population	% Change
2024	14,710	0.7%
2023	14,603	-1.9%
2022	14,888	-1.0%
2021	15,037	6.6%
2020	14,100	1.8%
2019	13,851	-0.1%
2018	13,863	0.8%
2017	13,753	0.2%
2016	13,722	-1.1%
2015	13,869	-0.0%
2014	13,870	0.6%
2013	13,787	2.2%
2012	13,495	1.5%
2011	13,293	2.7%
2010	12,941	-

Race / Ethnicity in Swansea

White 70.1% (10,319)

African American 19.2% (2,827)

American Indian 0.0% (0)

Asian 2.4% (348)

Hawaiian 0.0% (0)

Other 0.0% (0)

Two Or More 7.4% (1,085)

Hispanic 0.9% (131)

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Swansea is:

70.1% White with 10,319 White residents.
19.2% African American with 2,827 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
2.4% Asian with 348 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
7.4% Two Or More with 1,085 Two Or More residents.
0.9% Hispanic with 131 Hispanic residents.

Race	Swansea	IL	USA
White	70.1%	58.1%	57.4%
African American	19.2%	13.3%	11.9%
American Indian	0.0%	0.1%	0.5%
Asian	2.4%	5.9%	5.9%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.0%	0.4%	0.6%
Two Or More	7.4%	3.4%	4.3%
Hispanic	0.9%	18.8%	19.3%

Gender in Swansea

Female 52.1% (7,668)

Male 47.9% (7,041)

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Swansea is 52.1% female with 7,668 female residents.
Swansea is 47.9% male with 7,041 male residents.

Gender	Swansea	IL	USA
Female	52.1%	50.6%	50.5%
Male	47.9%	49.4%	49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Swansea for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 1.0% (147)

9-12th Grade 2.0% (294)

High School / GED 19.0% (2,794)

Some College 22.0% (3,236)

Associate's Degree 13.0% (1,912)

Bachelor's Degree 22.0% (3,236)

Master's Degree 17.0% (2,500)

Professional Degree 3.0% (441)

Doctorate Degree 1.0% (147)

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1.0% of adults in Swansea completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Swansea completed 9-12th grade.
19.0% of adults in Swansea completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Swansea completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Swansea completed associate's degree.
22.0% of adults in Swansea completed bachelor's degree.
17.0% of adults in Swansea completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Swansea completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Swansea completed doctorate degree.

Education	Swansea	IL	USA
< 9th Grade	1.0%	5.0%	4.0%
9-12th Grade	2.0%	5.0%	6.0%
High School / GED	19.0%	25.0%	26.0%
Some College	22.0%	19.0%	19.0%
Associate's Degree	13.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	22.0%	23.0%	22.0%
Master's Degree	17.0%	11.0%	10.0%
Professional Degree	3.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%

Household Income For Swansea, Illinois

Less than $10,000 2.7% (39,213)

$10,000 to $14,999 2.9% (42,014)

$15,000 to $24,999 5.0% (73,078)

$25,000 to $34,999 6.9% (102,106)

$35,000 to $49,999 9.3% (136,736)

$50,000 to $74,999 13.8% (203,195)

$75,000 to $99,999 15.5% (228,658)

$100,000 to $149,999 19.0% (278,820)

$150,000 to $199,999 10.5% (154,306)

$200,000 or more 14.5% (212,871)

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2.7% of households in Swansea earn Less than $10,000.
2.9% of households in Swansea earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.0% of households in Swansea earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.9% of households in Swansea earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.3% of households in Swansea earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.8% of households in Swansea earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.5% of households in Swansea earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.0% of households in Swansea earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.5% of households in Swansea earn $150,000 to $199,999.
14.5% of households in Swansea earn $200,000 or more.

Income	Swansea	IL	USA
Less than $10,000	2.7%	5.4%	5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	2.9%	3.2%	3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999	5.0%	5.9%	6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999	6.9%	6.3%	6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	9.3%	9.7%	10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999	13.8%	14.8%	15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999	15.5%	12.6%	12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999	19.0%	18.0%	17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999	10.5%	10.1%	9.6%
$200,000 or more	14.5%	13.8%	13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)

Swansea, IL
Demographics And Statistics

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