Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Swea City, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

591

Median Agei

39.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84.6%500

Black

9.3%55

Two or More

2%12

Hispanic/Latino

1.7%10

Other

1.5%9

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.8%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.6%30

High School Diploma

26.9%106

Some College (<1 yr)

21.6%85

Some College (1+ yr)

14.5%57

Associate's Degree

6.1%24

Bachelor's Degree

11.7%46

Master's Degree

2.3%9

Doctorate

1.3%5

HS or Higher

91.9%

BA or Higher

15.2%

Graduate+

3.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$56,400

Median Renti

$661

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.5%219

Renter-Occupied

30.5%96

Total Units

342

Homeownership

69.5%

Vacancy Rate

7.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

44.7%98

$50K–$100K

44.3%97

$100K–$150K

6.4%14

$200K–$300K

4.1%9

$300K–$500K

0.5%1

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

10.5%36

2000–2009

1.8%6

1990–1999

2%7

1980–1989

4.7%16

1970–1979

11.1%38

1960–1969

11.1%38

1950–1959

12%41

1940–1949

10.2%35

1939 or earlier

36.5%125

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

66.3%209

Electricity

20.3%64

Bottled/LP Gas

8.3%26

Fuel Oil

3.5%11

Wood

1.6%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$47,656

Mean Household Incomei

$64,764

Per Capita Incomei

$33,091

Poverty Ratei

26.7%

Unemploymenti

2.4%

Labor Forcei

295

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.1%13

$10K–$15K

10.8%34

$15K–$20K

3.8%12

$20K–$25K

6.7%21

$25K–$30K

3.5%11

$35K–$40K

9.2%29

$40K–$45K

11.1%35

$45K–$50K

3.2%10

$50K–$60K

8.3%26

$60K–$75K

4.4%14

$75K–$100K

12.4%39

$100K–$125K

13.3%42

$125K–$150K

3.5%11

$150K–$200K

3.2%10

$200K+

2.5%8

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers5 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

91.5%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

282

Avg. Commutei

21.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

288

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

55(11.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.7%Insured

6.3%Uninsured