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Swea City

County:
Kossuth County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.767
State:
Iowa

Swea City is a city located in Kossuth County, Iowa. Swea City has a 2026 population of 535. Swea City is currently declining at a rate of -0.93% annually and its population has decreased by -5.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 564 in 2020.

The median household income in Swea City is $47,656 with a poverty rate of 26.96%. The median age in Swea City is 39.3 years: 35.7 years for males, and 41.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 81.8 males.

535
Total Population
698
Density (mi²)
-5 -0.93%
Growth

Swea City Population

Swea City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026535-5-0.93%
2025540-5-0.92%
2024545-2-0.37%
2023547-1-0.18%
2022548-3-0.54%
2021551-13-2.3%
2020564-1-0.18%
2019506-2-0.39%
2018508-5-0.97%
2017513-5-0.97%
2016518-6-1.15%
2015524-4-0.76%
2014528-3-0.56%
2013531-3-0.56%
2012534-1-0.19%
2011535-1-0.19%
201054040.75%

Median Age

Overall: 39.3 years
Female: 41.8 years
Male: 35.7 years

Swea City Adults

There are 461 adults, (170 of whom are seniors) in Swea City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 325 (55%)
Male: 266 (45%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Swea City includes 84.6% White, 9.31% Black or African American, 3.21% other race, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White50084.6%
Black or African American559.31%
Other race193.21%
Two or more races122.03%
Native American50.85%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race101.69%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White50084.6%
Black or African American559.31%
Two or more races122.03%
Other race91.52%
Native American50.85%

Swea City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Swea City 's average per capita income is $37,100. Household income levels show a median of $47,656. The poverty rate stands at 26.96%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$75,625$87,244
Married Families$73,750-
Households$47,656$64,764
Non Families$42,054$47,908

$37,100

Average Income

$47,656

Median Household Income

26.96%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)