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Swartz, LA
Census-designated place in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
Population
4,110
Land area
8.1sq mi
People per sq mi
505
ZIP codes
0
Swartz and its ZIP codes
Swartz at a glance
- Swartz is about 4.7 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $67,287, 11% above the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $199,800 (8% below Louisiana) and median rent is $1,150 a month.
Local data for Swartz, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Swartz, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,287
Poverty rate
14.6%
Median home value
$199,800
Median rent
$1,150/mo
Homeownership
75.3%
Bachelor's or higher
27.1%
Median age
35.5
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (393), German Americans (226), French Americans (190).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ouachita Parish. PPP loans are for Swartz.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,972
69,886 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,953
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.02B
FY 2026, $6,389 per person
How people get to work
Swartz, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.4%
- Carpooled13.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Swartz, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
775
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4,265
7.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 37°F
55.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Swartz, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Swartz
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LakeshoreCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.8 |
| MonroeCity | 7.3 mi | 29.7 |
| SterlingtonTown | 7.5 mi | 2.8 |
| StartCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 3.5 |
| CollinstonVillage | 9.8 mi | 1.1 |
| RichwoodTown | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| West MonroeCity | 11 mi | 8 |
| Oak RidgeVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| BrownsvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.5 |
| ClaiborneCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 10 |
| BawcomvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| BastropCity | 14 mi | 8.6 |
| RayvilleTown | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| Mer RougeVillage | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| ManghamTown | 22 mi | 1.1 |
| CalhounCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Swartz, LA in?
- Swartz is in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Swartz, LA?
- About 4,110 people live in Swartz, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Swartz?
- Nearby places include Lakeshore (4.3 mi), Monroe (7.3 mi), Sterlington (7.5 mi), Start (8.9 mi), Collinston (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023