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50590

Swea City, IA

Total Population
870
Median Household Income
$60,417
Median Home Value
$54,600
Median Rent
$606

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$60,417
100.3% above state median
Home Value
$54,600
100.2% above state median
Rent
$606
100% above state median
Median Age
40.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Swea City, IA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 2.8%, below national average.

Poverty rate of 21.8% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$60,417
-19.6% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.3%
State: $-17,266,039
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.32 people

Total Households
375
Family Households
37.1%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
27.0%
#2 Industry
Education
22.7%
#3 Industry
Mining
14.4%
Total Employed Residents:348

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
20.5%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.6%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
7.2%
27 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:375
Commute Insights
Many residents enjoy short commutes (under 10 minutes)
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Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
97.2%
411 employed
Labor Force
423
12 unemployed
Median Age
40.8 years
Per Capita Income
$35,641
Poverty Rate
21.8%

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