Swansea, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
13,851
Unemployment
4.9%
Poverty
7.6%
Median Home
$167,000
Median Income
$77,517
Median Rent
$1,062
Swansea SnackAbility
8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
8
Safety
8
Amenities
8.5
Education
9
Commute
7
Swansea, IL Crime Report
236
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,757.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-29.06%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Swansea / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 236 | 1,757.0 | 2,253.4 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 20 | 148.9 | 406.9 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.6 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 6 | 44.7 | 98.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 7 | 52.1 | 254.0 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 216 | 1,608.1 | 1,846.5 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 27 | 201.0 | 271.7 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 174 | 1,295.4 | 1,426.6 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 15 | 111.7 | 148.2 | 219.9 |
Swansea, IL Cost Of Living
95
Swansea's Overall Cost Of Living
Swansea's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Swansea | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 91 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 105 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 92 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 94 | 95 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 95 | 112 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 101 | 97 | 100 | |
Swansea, IL Photos
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Rankings for Swansea in Illinois
Map Of Swansea, IL
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Population over time in Swansea
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Race | Swansea | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.0% | 61.3% | 60.7% |
| African American | 18.7% | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 5.4% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.4% | 17.1% | 18.0% |
Gender in Swansea
| Gender | Swansea | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Swansea for adults over 25
| Education | Swansea | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Swansea, Illinois
| Income | Swansea | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.5% | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.1% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.0% | 8.6% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.4% | 8.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.5% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.0% | 16.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.8% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.9% | 16.1% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.3% | 7.4% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.6% | 8.3% | 7.7% |
