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Swansea, SC
Town in Lexington County, South Carolina.
Population
744
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
357
ZIP codes
0
Swansea and its ZIP codes
Swansea at a glance
- Swansea is about 2 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,250, 16% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $129,200 (50% below South Carolina) and median rent is $857 a month.
Local data for Swansea, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Swansea, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,250
Poverty rate
27.4%
Median home value
$129,200
Median rent
$857/mo
Homeownership
61.8%
Bachelor's or higher
17.0%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
31.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (72), Irish Americans (60), Mexican Americans (24).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lexington County. PPP loans are for Swansea.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,208
134,271 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,070
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.3B
FY 2026, $7,792 per person
How people get to work
Swansea, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.1%
- Carpooled1.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.0%
Average one-way commute: 31.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Swansea, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,175
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,311
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 34°F
54.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Swansea, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.0%
U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts
Diabetes
18.6%
U.S. 12.1% +6.5 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.9%
U.S. 11.1% +2.8 pts
Cities near Swansea
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WoodfordTown | 5.4 mi | 0.8 |
| GastonTown | 5.9 mi | 5.3 |
| PelionTown | 8.9 mi | 3.7 |
| NorthTown | 8.9 mi | 0.9 |
| EdmundCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 6.8 |
| Pine RidgeTown | 11 mi | 4.5 |
| South CongareeTown | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| White KnollCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.1 |
| LivingstonTown | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| NeesesTown | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| PerryTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| CayceCity | 14 mi | 16.9 |
| Red BankCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 12.5 |
| SpringdaleTown | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| Fairview CrossroadsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.7 |
| Oak GroveCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Swansea, SC in?
- Swansea is in Lexington County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Swansea, SC?
- About 744 people live in Swansea, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Swansea?
- Nearby places include Woodford (5.4 mi), Gaston (5.9 mi), Pelion (8.9 mi), North (8.9 mi), Edmund (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023