Swansea Town, South Carolina
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 533 people, 224 households, and 154 families residing in the town. The population density was 469.9 people per square mile (181.43/kmē), it is the 225th most densely populated town in the U.S. state of South Carolina. There were 262 housing units at an average density of 231.9 per square mile (89.54/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.38 persons, and the average family size was 2.92 persons. In the town the population is diverse age-wise, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 76.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 70.9 males. The median age of the town's population was 36.4 years, The median age of males was 36.2 years, for females the median age was 36.7 years. The racial makeup of the town was 273 White, 246 Black or African American, American Indian, 4 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 8 from two or more races and 2 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $32708, it is 152nd wealthiest town by median household income in South Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $39306, it is the 162nd wealthiest town in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the town was $16007, it is 178th wealthiest town by per capita income in South Carolina. The median income was $21797, The median income for males was $25833 versus $18958 for females.
In 2000, 123 pupils and students, of which 47.97% are male and 52.03% are female, 23.08% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 8.13% nursery or pri school, 7.32% kindergarten, 31.71% elementary school, 33.33% high school and 19.51% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 533 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 746 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 746 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 743 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 738 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 745 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 750 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 758 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 772 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 783 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 799 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| Kindergarten | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| Elementary school | 19 | 20 | 39 |
| High school | 20 | 21 | 41 |
| College or graduate school | 10 | 14 | 24 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swansea town, South Carolina | $32708 | $39306 | $16007 |
| Lexington County, South Carolina | $44659 | $52637 | $21063 |
| South Carolina, United States | $37082 | $44227 | $18795 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |