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Swampscott

County:
Essex County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
3.022
State:
Massachusetts

Swampscott is a CDP located in Essex County, Massachusetts. Swampscott has a 2026 population of 15,537. Swampscott is currently growing at a rate of 0.71% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Swampscott is $134,386 with a poverty rate of 7.07%. The median age in Swampscott is 44.5 years: 43.9 years for males, and 44.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 86.7 males.

15.5K
Total Population
5,141
Density (mi²)
109 0.71%
Growth

Swampscott Population

Swampscott Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202615,5371090.71%
202515,4281100.72%

Median Age

Overall: 44.5 years
Female: 44.9 years
Male: 43.9 years

Swampscott Adults

There are 12,210 adults, (3,110 of whom are seniors) in Swampscott.

Sex Ratio

Female: 8,183 (53.6%)
Male: 7,094 (46.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Swampscott includes 88.99% White, 3.31% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White13,59588.99%
Two or more races8195.36%
Black or African American5053.31%
Asian1701.11%
Other race1440.94%
Native American440.29%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White7494.9%
Two or more races4773.12%
Other race900.59%
Native American440.29%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White12,84684.09%
Black or African American5053.31%
Two or more races3422.24%
Asian1701.11%
Other race540.35%

Swampscott Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Swampscott 's average per capita income is $77,807. Household income levels show a median of $134,386. The poverty rate stands at 7.07%.

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
Married Families$199,714-
Families$168,093$230,564
Households$134,386$193,235
Non Families$59,006$99,793

$77,807

Average Income

$134,386

Median Household Income

7.07%

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)