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Swansea, IL


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Swansea, Illinois

Swansea, Illinois, in St Clair county, is 17 miles E of St. Louis, Missouri. The village is in the Saint Louis area. There are 10,579 residents in Swansea.

The People and Families of Swansea

In Swansea, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Swansea had a median family income of $58,032. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Swansea.

Political Inclinations

Swansea folks tended to give their money ($2,000) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Swansea Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Swansea that were owner-occupied was 77%. The village housing had been constructed more recently than most villages of its size.

Commuting

In Swansea, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Swansea strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 18%Swansea College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Swansea, IL

Comparing Swansea to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women78
Age of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Men77
Senior Citizens66
Racial Diversity68
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Male Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better88
College Educated Adults79
Median Family Income78
People Above Poverty76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use78
Working at Home55
Short Commute Times56
Walking and Biking to Work46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Rents64
People Living Alone44
Affordability of Property Taxes44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

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