Swansea is a medium-sized coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Massachusetts. With a population of 17,307 people and three associated neighborhoods, Swansea is the 118th largest community in Massachusetts.Unlike some towns, Swansea isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Swansea are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Swansea is a town of professionals, sales and office workers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Swansea who work in office and administrative support (14.34%), management occupations (11.37%), and teaching (8.25%). Also of interest is that Swansea has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. Swansea is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Swansea’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. Swansea is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities. The citizens of Swansea are very well educated compared to the average community in the nation: 34.19% of adults in Swansea have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree. The per capita income in Swansea in 2022 was $47,358, which is lower middle income relative to Massachusetts, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $189,432 for a family of four. The people who call Swansea home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Swansea residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Swansea include Portuguese, Irish, French, English, and Italian. The most common language spoken in Swansea is English. Other important languages spoken here include Portuguese and Spanish.
