Swansea, SC
Living in Swansea
Bikeability
18
Walkability
55
Commute
26
Public Transit
20
Affordability
93
Public Safety
68
Airports
25
Hospitals
34
Colleges
5
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
11
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
897
Population
+90 (2010–19)
38 y
Median Age
-6 (2010–19)
9%
College-Educated
-7% (2010–19)
64%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Black62%
Caucasian32%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial3%
Native American2%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate39%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$33k
Median Household Income
-$1.7k (2010–19)
77%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
34 mi
Average Commute
91%
Lived Here Last Year
-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K4%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector84%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts11%
Sales and office34%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Walked5%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$97k
Median Home Value
+$23k (2010–19)
7%
Built 2000 or Later
$524
Median Monthly Rent
+$13 (2010–19)
47%
Owner-Occupied
-13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity62%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas4%
Utility gas29%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Swansea
United States45
South Carolina43
Columbia Metro Area63
Lexington County40
Property Crime in Swansea
United States48
South Carolina52
Columbia Metro Area72
Lexington County44
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 47 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Swansea
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding63
Tornado19
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Swansea, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Swansea, SC
Foundation Christian School
9 miles, NE
Covenant Christian Academy
15 miles, N
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
15 miles, N
Colonial Christian Academy
17 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Swansea, SC
University of South Carolina-Columbia
18 miles, N
Allen University
19 miles, N
Benedict College
19 miles, N
Columbia College
22 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Swansea, SC
Lexington Medical Center
18 miles, N
Three Rivers Behavioral Health
18 miles, N
Prisma Health Baptist
19 miles, N
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
20 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Swansea, SC
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
14 miles, N
Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field
56 miles, SW
Charleston Airforce Base-International Airport
85 miles, SE
Florence Regional Airport
85 miles, E