Swainsboro, GA Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Swainsboro?
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There are 7,542 residents in Swainsboro, with a median age of 30.1. Of this, 46.82% are males and 53.18% are females. US-born citizens make up 98.37% of the resident pool in Swainsboro, while non-US-born citizens account for 0.34%. Additionally, 1.29% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 5,961 people in Swainsboro currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 5,961 people in Swainsboro currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 7,542 | 1.5% |
| Male Population | 3,531 | -3.8% |
| Female Population | 4,011 | 6.7% |
Male population 46.82%
Female population 53.18%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 30.1 | -3.2% |
| Citizen US Born | 7,419 | 1.9% |
| Citizen not US Born | 26 | -65.8% |
| Not Citizen | 97 | 26.0% |
Citizen US Born 98.37%
Citizen not US Born 0.34%
Not Citizen 1.29%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Same County | 539 | 73.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 681 | 8.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 277 | 43.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 5,961 | -4.6% |
Moved from Same County 7.23%
Moved from Same State 9.13%
Moved from Different State 3.71%
Same House as Last Year 79.93%
What are the employment statistics in Swainsboro?
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White-collar workers make up 71.17% of the working population in Swainsboro, while blue-collar employees account for 28.83%. There are also 351 entrepreneurs in Swainsboro (14.62% of the workforce); 1,480 workers employed in private companies (61.67%); and 456 people working in governmental institutions (19%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 1,708 | 19.1% |
| Blue Collar | 692 | -0.7% |
White Collar 71.17%
Blue Collar 28.83%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 351 | 64.0% |
| Private Companies | 1,480 | 9.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 456 | 2.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 113 | -8.9% |
Self Employees 14.62%
Private Companies 61.67%
Governmental Workers 19%
Not for Profit Companies 4.71%
How many households are there in Swainsboro?
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There are a total of 2,764 households in Swainsboro, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 67.84% of these Swainsboro households, while non-family units account for the remaining 32.16%. Additionally, 43.09% of households have children and 56.91% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 2,764 | -3.7% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | 4.5% |
| Family Households | 1,875 | 7.7% |
| Non-family Households | 889 | -21.2% |
Family Households 67.84%
Non-family Households 32.16%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,191 | 8.3% |
| Households without Children | 1,573 | -11.1% |
Households with Children 43.09%
Households without Children 56.91%
What are the median and average incomes in Swainsboro?
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The average annual household income in Swainsboro is $66,580, while the median household income sits at $44,491 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $45,652, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $26,330. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $48,649 and $41,250, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $66,580 | 23.0% |
| Median Household Income | $44,491 | 35.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,854 | -24.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 5,088 | 13.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Swainsboro?
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There are 3,355 housing units in Swainsboro, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1976. Of the 2,764 occupied housing units in Swainsboro, 34.55% are owner-occupied, while 65.45% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 48.17% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $95,200. In general, housing costs reach $735 per month in Swainsboro.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 48.17% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $95,200. In general, housing costs reach $735 per month in Swainsboro.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 3,355 | -2.7% |
| Median Year Built | 1976 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 226 | -26.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 95 | 31.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 402 | -15.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 350 | -30.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,017 | 8.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 468 | -10.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 452 | 29.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 288 | 11.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 57 | 200.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,764 | -3.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 955 | -13.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,809 | 2.8% |
Owner Occupied 34.55%
Renter Occupied 65.45%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 460 | 1.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 495 | -24.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $95,200 | 17.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $116,200 | 12.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $735 | 19.1% |
With Mortgage 48.17%
Without Mortgage 51.83%
What is the level of education in Swainsboro?
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Approximately 55.86% of the population in Swainsboro holds a high school degree (that's 2,849 residents), while 18.61% have attained a college certificate (1,171 locals) and 4.55% have a bachelor's degree (232 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 303 | -12.2% |
| Some High School | 2,849 | -8.2% |
| Some College | 1,171 | 25.6% |
| Associate Degree | 488 | 88.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 232 | -4.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 279 | -6.1% |
No High School 5.94%
Some High School 55.86%
Some College 18.61%
Associate Degree 9.57%
Bachelor's Degree 4.55%
Graduate Degree 5.47%
What is the marital status of Swainsboro residents?
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A total of 2,123 people in Swainsboro have never been married (which represents 38.52% of the total population), while 2,031 of them are wedded (36.85%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 163 (2.96%) and 968 (17.56%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 2,123 | -18.1% |
| Married | 2,031 | 42.3% |
| Separated | 163 | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 390 | -13.5% |
| Divorced | 968 | -8.4% |
Never Married 38.52%
Married 36.85%
Separated 2.96%
Widowed 7.08%
Divorced 17.56%
What are the most common means of transportation in Swainsboro?
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The top three means of transportation people in Swainsboro use to get to work are: car, walking and taxi cab. A total of 2,038 residents commute by car, 40 prefer going to work by walking and 11 by taxi cab.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 2,038 | 25.8% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 9 | -52.6% |
| Bicycle | 2 | -33.3% |
| TaxiCab | 11 | 83.3% |
| Walk | 40 | -53.5% |
What is the median and average household income in Swainsboro by zipcode?
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Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.