Swedesboro borough is located in Gloucester County New Jersey. Swedesboro borough has a 2024 population of 2,750. Swedesboro borough is currently growing at a rate of 0.33% annually and its population has increased by 1.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,711 in 2020.
The average household income in Swedesboro borough is $107,332 with a poverty rate of 6.39%. The median age in Swedesboro borough is 35.6 years: 34.4 years for males, and 36.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Swedesboro borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,774 | 65.56% |
| Black or African American | 396 | 14.63% |
| Other race | 379 | 14.01% |
| Two or more races | 131 | 4.84% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.96% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 909 | 2.97 | 65.7 | 34.3 |
| Married | 354 | 3.69 | 76 | 24 |
| Non Family | 286 | 1.77 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Female | 197 | 3.43 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Male | 72 | 2.99 | 50 | 50 |
3.36
Average Family Size
2.97
Average Household Size
65.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 81 | 4.69% |
| Associates Degree | 141 | 8.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 340 | 19.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 155 | 8.98% |
| High School Graduate | 602 | 34.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 163 | 9.44% |
| Some College | 245 | 14.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,037 | 982 | 401 |
| Hispanic | 399 | 210 | 42 |
| Black | 262 | 262 | 25 |
| Other Race | 240 | 164 | 32 |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 39 | 25 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,000 | $79,375 | $71,181 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,438 | $68,235 | $53,542 |
| High School Graduate | $41,146 | $41,000 | $41,389 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $51,023 | $63,804 | $32,500 |
| Overall | $50,568 | $59,167 | $44,432 |
| Some College | $49,231 | $88,063 | $0 |
$50,568
Average Earnings
$59,167
Average Male
$44,432
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.24% of Swedesboro borough residents speak only English, while 22.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,627 | 88 | 5.41% |
| Black | 396 | 32 | 8.08% |
| Multiple | 131 | 31 | 23.66% |
| Hispanic | 560 | 22 | 3.93% |
6.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.46%
Male Poverty Rate
6.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Swedesboro borough is Multiple, with 23.66% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Swedesboro borough is Hispanic, with 3.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.02% |
| Some College | 7.77% |
| High School | 6.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 60.53% |
| Female Unemployed | 52.38% |
| Female Employed | 2.34% |
| Male Employed | 0.9% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $92,386 | $107,722 |
| Households | $92,218 | $107,332 |
| Married Families | $124,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $90,500 | $92,921 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.4%
Male Marriage Rate
42.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
62
Number of Veterans
46
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Korea | 10 |
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 32 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50 | 4.06% |
| Black | 12 | 4.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
80.1%
Labor Force Participation
77%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.65%
Born in Swedesboro borough
81.41%
Native Born
18.59%
Foreign Born
15.34%
Non Citizen
3.25%
Naturalized
81.41% of Swedesboro borough residents were born in the United States, with 59.65% having been born in New Jersey. 15.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,795 | 9 | 0.32% |
| 2028 | 2,786 | 9 | 0.32% |
| 2027 | 2,777 | 9 | 0.33% |
| 2026 | 2,768 | 9 | 0.33% |
| 2025 | 2,759 | 9 | 0.33% |
| 2024 | 2,750 | 9 | 0.33% |
| 2023 | 2,741 | 9 | 0.33% |
| 2022 | 2,732 | 16 | 0.59% |
| 2021 | 2,716 | 5 | 0.18% |
| 2020 | 2,711 | 138 | 5.36% |
| 2019 | 2,573 | -11 | -0.43% |
| 2018 | 2,584 | -3 | -0.12% |
| 2017 | 2,587 | -5 | -0.19% |
| 2016 | 2,592 | -12 | -0.46% |
| 2015 | 2,604 | 4 | 0.15% |
| 2014 | 2,600 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 2013 | 2,598 | -7 | -0.27% |
| 2012 | 2,605 | -4 | -0.15% |
| 2011 | 2,609 | 12 | 0.46% |
| 2010 | 2,597 | 0 | 0% |