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.

Swansea, SC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

700

Median Agei

40.7

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

60.3%422

White

33.6%235

Two or More

4.6%32

Hispanic/Latino

1.1%8

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.4%39

High School Diploma

34.8%162

Some College (<1 yr)

7.3%34

Some College (1+ yr)

16.3%76

Associate's Degree

10.7%50

Bachelor's Degree

9%42

Master's Degree

3.6%17

HS or Higher

90.1%

BA or Higher

12.7%

Graduate+

3.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$112,500

Median Renti

$983

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.8%161

Renter-Occupied

39.2%104

Total Units

375

Homeownership

60.8%

Vacancy Rate

29.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

18.6%30

$50K–$100K

28.6%46

$100K–$150K

19.9%32

$150K–$200K

7.5%12

$200K–$300K

12.4%20

$300K–$500K

10.6%17

$500K–$1M

2.5%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2000–2009

4.8%18

1990–1999

25.6%96

1980–1989

8.8%33

1970–1979

26.4%99

1960–1969

12.5%47

1950–1959

2.9%11

1940–1949

4.3%16

1939 or earlier

14.7%55

Heating Fuel

Electricity

73.6%195

Utility Gas

20.8%55

Bottled/LP Gas

4.9%13

No Fuel

0.8%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$49,271

Mean Household Incomei

$65,909

Per Capita Incomei

$25,292

Poverty Ratei

26.7%

Unemploymenti

6.7%

Labor Forcei

326

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.5%12

$10K–$15K

3.8%10

$15K–$20K

7.5%20

$20K–$25K

6.8%18

$25K–$30K

3.4%9

$30K–$35K

4.5%12

$35K–$40K

7.5%20

$40K–$45K

7.9%21

$45K–$50K

5.3%14

$50K–$60K

2.3%6

$60K–$75K

18.1%48

$75K–$100K

4.5%12

$100K–$125K

9.8%26

$125K–$150K

6.4%17

$150K–$200K

6.4%17

$200K+

1.1%3

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 Vouchers9 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

20.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

302

Avg. Commutei

26.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

304

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

45(9.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.4%Insured

12.6%Uninsured