Swampscott, MA

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Swampscott Overview

15,125
TOTAL POPULATION
7,130
MALE POPULATION
7,995
FEMALE POPULATION
89.18
MALES / 100 FEMALES
112.13
FEMALES / 100 MALES
45.3
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$72,512
PER CAPITA INCOME
$157,614
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$118,646
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
15.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
84.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.52
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
8,582
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
69.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Swampscott Zip Codes

Race in Swampscott

The most populous races in Swampscott are White / Caucasian (13,564 | 89.7%), Hispanic or Latino (778 | 5.1%), and Two or more Races (603 | 4.0%).
Race in Swampscott
Race# Population% Population
Asian4402.9%
Black / African American3792.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino7785.1%
Native / Alaskan570.4%
White / Caucasian13,56489.7%
Two or more Races6034.0%
Some other Race820.5%
Total15,125100.0%

Ancestry in Swampscott

The most populous ancestries reported in Swampscott are Irish (2,907 | 19.2%), Italian (2,167 | 14.3%), English (1,692 | 11.2%), Russian (1,368 | 9.0%), and German (954 | 6.3%), together accounting for 60.1% of all Swampscott residents.
Ancestry in Swampscott
Ancestry# Population% Population
African380.3%
Albanian3662.4%
Alsatian230.2%
American4823.2%
Arab3282.2%
Armenian4372.9%
Australian150.1%
Austrian50.0%
Belgian190.1%
Bhutanese440.3%
Bolivian60.0%
Brazilian530.4%
British420.3%
Burmese170.1%
Canadian1481.0%
Cape Verdean90.1%
Central American1881.2%
Central American Indian670.4%
Cherokee100.1%
Colombian160.1%
Czech900.6%
Danish50.0%
Dominican990.6%
Dutch390.3%
Eastern European1641.1%
English1,69211.2%
European1541.0%
Finnish410.3%
French6254.1%
French Canadian3452.3%
German9546.3%
Greek2441.6%
Guatemalan680.4%
Haitian1380.9%
Hungarian730.5%
Indian (Asian)1200.8%
Iranian280.2%
Irish2,90719.2%
Italian2,16714.3%
Korean450.3%
Latvian50.0%
Lebanese380.3%
Lithuanian1541.0%
Malaysian40.0%
Maltese190.1%
Mexican390.3%
Moroccan2241.5%
Nicaraguan440.3%
Northern European250.2%
Norwegian610.4%
Pakistani120.1%
Palestinian130.1%
Polish7464.9%
Portuguese2611.7%
Puerto Rican600.4%
Romanian1420.9%
Russian1,3689.0%
Salvadoran760.5%
Scandinavian270.2%
Scotch-Irish360.2%
Scottish4653.1%
Serbian1060.7%
Sioux150.1%
Slovak160.1%
South American650.4%
Spaniard1831.2%
Spanish330.2%
Spanish American680.4%
Sri Lankan120.1%
Subsaharan African930.6%
Swedish1180.8%
Syrian530.4%
Thai2911.9%
Turkish280.2%
Ukrainian3112.1%
Uruguayan430.3%
Welsh620.4%
Yugoslavian90.1%
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Immigrants in Swampscott

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Swampscott came from Europe (1,351 | 8.9%), Eastern Europe (1,060 | 7.0%), Asia (877 | 5.8%), Latin America (533 | 3.5%), and Western Asia (507 | 3.4%), together accounting for 28.6% of all Swampscott residents.
Immigrants in Swampscott
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1581.0%
Albania1310.9%
Argentina140.1%
Armenia4372.9%
Asia8775.8%
Bangladesh1641.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina100.1%
Brazil1901.3%
Canada930.6%
Caribbean900.6%
Central America1691.1%
China490.3%
Colombia160.1%
Dominican Republic260.2%
Eastern Asia1060.7%
Eastern Europe1,0607.0%
El Salvador920.6%
Europe1,3518.9%
France400.3%
Germany60.0%
Greece1180.8%
Guatemala680.4%
Haiti640.4%
India370.2%
Iran280.2%
Iraq100.1%
Ireland330.2%
Israel400.3%
Japan440.3%
Korea130.1%
Latin America5333.5%
Latvia510.3%
Lithuania310.2%
Middle Africa110.1%
Moldova740.5%
Morocco1020.7%
Netherlands130.1%
Nicaragua90.1%
Northern Africa1020.7%
Northern Europe890.6%
Peru110.1%
Poland50.0%
Russia4733.1%
Scotland180.1%
Serbia500.3%
South America2741.8%
South Central Asia2591.7%
South Eastern Asia50.0%
Southern Europe1430.9%
Spain250.2%
Thailand50.0%
Turkey200.1%
Ukraine1120.7%
Uruguay430.3%
Western Africa70.1%
Western Asia5073.4%
Western Europe590.4%
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Sex and Age in Swampscott

Sex and Age in Swampscott

The most populous age groups in Swampscott are 35 to 39 Years (624 | 8.7%) for men and 50 to 54 Years (793 | 9.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Swampscott
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years317 (4.4%)500 (6.2%)
5 to 9 Years323 (4.5%)477 (6.0%)
10 to 14 Years595 (8.4%)369 (4.6%)
15 to 19 Years416 (5.8%)214 (2.7%)
20 to 24 Years381 (5.3%)516 (6.5%)
25 to 29 Years333 (4.7%)381 (4.8%)
30 to 34 Years152 (2.1%)466 (5.8%)
35 to 39 Years624 (8.7%)460 (5.8%)
40 to 44 Years545 (7.6%)440 (5.5%)
45 to 49 Years616 (8.6%)574 (7.2%)
50 to 54 Years560 (7.9%)793 (9.9%)
55 to 59 Years578 (8.1%)669 (8.4%)
60 to 64 Years395 (5.5%)451 (5.6%)
65 to 69 Years360 (5.1%)529 (6.6%)
70 to 74 Years429 (6.0%)431 (5.4%)
75 to 79 Years167 (2.3%)294 (3.7%)
80 to 84 Years114 (1.6%)134 (1.7%)
85 Years and over225 (3.2%)297 (3.7%)
Total7,130 (100.0%)7,995 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Swampscott

Median Family Size in Swampscott

The median family size in Swampscott is 2.92 persons per family, with married-couple families (3,559 | 83.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.01 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (552 | 12.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.41 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Swampscott
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple3,559 (83.4%)3.01
Single Male/Father156 (3.7%)2.69
Single Female/Mother552 (12.9%)2.41
Total Families4,267 (100.0%)2.92

Median Household Size in Swampscott

The median household size in Swampscott is 2.39 persons per household, with single male/father households (156 | 2.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.31 persons per household. non-family households (2,011 | 32.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.17 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Swampscott
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple3,559 (56.7%)3.02
Single Male/Father156 (2.5%)3.31
Single Female/Mother552 (8.8%)2.51
Non-family2,011 (32.0%)1.17
Total Households6,278 (100.0%)2.39

Household Size by Marriage Status in Swampscott

Out of a total of 6,278 households in Swampscott, 4,267 (68.0%) are family households, while 2,011 (32.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,899, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,692.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Swampscott
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,692 (27.0%)
2-Person Households1,899 (30.2%)312 (5.0%)
3-Person Households1,081 (17.2%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households943 (15.0%)7 (0.1%)
5-Person Households281 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households45 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households18 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,267 (68.0%)2,011 (32.0%)

Female Fertility in Swampscott

Fertility by Age in Swampscott

Average fertility rate in Swampscott is 51.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 65.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 52.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Swampscott
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years89 (52.0%)65.0
35 to 50 years82 (47.9%)46.0
Total171 (100.0%)51.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Swampscott

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Swampscott
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years89 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years82 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total171 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Swampscott

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Swampscott
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma8 (4.7%)24.0
College or Associate's Degree64 (37.4%)92.0
Bachelor's Degree48 (28.1%)40.0
Graduate Degree51 (29.8%)59.0
Total171 (100.0%)51.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Swampscott

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Swampscott
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total171 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Swampscott

Income Overview in Swampscott

Per Capita Income in Swampscott is $72,512, while median incomes of families and households are $157,614 and $118,646 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income15,125$72,512
Median Family Income4,267$157,614
Mean Family Income4,267$216,013
Median Household Income6,278$118,646
Mean Household Income6,278$173,512
Income Deficit4,267$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)15,12515.29%
Wage / Income Gap ($)15,12584.71¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index15,1250.52

Earnings by Sex in Swampscott

Average Earnings in Swampscott are $67,961, $71,731 for men and $60,766 for women, a difference of 15.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Swampscott
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male4,416 (49.5%)$71,731
Female4,499 (50.5%)$60,766
Total8,915 (100.0%)$67,961

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Swampscott

The most common earnings brackets in Swampscott are $100,000+ for men (1,783 | 40.4%) and $100,000+ for women (1,005 | 22.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Swampscott
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less147 (3.3%)320 (7.1%)
$2,500 to $4,999127 (2.9%)85 (1.9%)
$5,000 to $7,49990 (2.0%)55 (1.2%)
$7,500 to $9,99935 (0.8%)118 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $12,49963 (1.4%)32 (0.7%)
$12,500 to $14,999143 (3.2%)130 (2.9%)
$15,000 to $17,49928 (0.6%)44 (1.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99989 (2.0%)51 (1.1%)
$20,000 to $22,49945 (1.0%)158 (3.5%)
$22,500 to $24,99934 (0.8%)127 (2.8%)
$25,000 to $29,999431 (9.8%)212 (4.7%)
$30,000 to $34,999135 (3.1%)217 (4.8%)
$35,000 to $39,99955 (1.3%)58 (1.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99979 (1.8%)173 (3.8%)
$45,000 to $49,99987 (2.0%)137 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999131 (3.0%)115 (2.6%)
$55,000 to $64,999206 (4.7%)307 (6.8%)
$65,000 to $74,999342 (7.7%)353 (7.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999366 (8.3%)802 (17.8%)
$100,000+1,783 (40.4%)1,005 (22.3%)
Total4,416 (100.0%)4,499 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Swampscott

Average earnings in Swampscott are $86,078 for men and $70,036 for women, a difference of 18.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $159,709, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $58,516. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $93,864, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $34,792.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Swampscott
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$68,857$42,179
College or Associate's Degree$58,516$52,839
Bachelor's Degree$81,477$60,202
Graduate Degree$159,709$93,864
Total$86,078$70,036

Family Income in Swampscott

Family Income Brackets in Swampscott

According to the Swampscott family income data, there are 1,515 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 35.5% of all families. Conversely, the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 17 families (0.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Swampscott
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000300.7%
$10,000 to $14,999681.6%
$15,000 to $24,999170.4%
$25,000 to $34,9992866.7%
$35,000 to $49,9991924.5%
$50,000 to $74,9993117.3%
$75,000 to $99,9993548.3%
$100,000 to $149,99971716.8%
$150,000 to $199,99977718.2%
$200,000+1,51535.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Swampscott

6-person families (45 | 1.1%) account for the highest median family income in Swampscott with $250,001 per family, while 3-person families (1,068 | 25.0%) have the highest median income of $59,425 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Swampscott
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,969 (46.1%)$104,443
3-Person Families1,068 (25.0%)$178,274
4-Person Families963 (22.6%)$216,985
5-Person Families204 (4.8%)$187,959
6-Person Families45 (1.1%)$250,001
7+ Person Families18 (0.4%)$0
Total4,267 (100.0%)$157,614

Family Income by Number of Earners in Swampscott

The median family income in Swampscott is $157,614, with families comprising 3+ earners (510) having the highest median family income of $193,333, while families with no earners (538) have the lowest median family income of $66,875, accounting for 11.9% and 12.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Swampscott
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners538 (12.6%)$66,875
1 Earner907 (21.3%)$96,250
2 Earners2,312 (54.2%)$182,222
3+ Earners510 (11.9%)$193,333
Total4,267 (100.0%)$157,614

Household Income in Swampscott

Household Income Brackets in Swampscott

With 1,607 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Swampscott, accounting for 25.6% of all households. In contrast, only 182 households (2.9%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Swampscott
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002954.7%
$10,000 to $14,9991822.9%
$15,000 to $24,9992644.2%
$25,000 to $34,9994587.3%
$35,000 to $49,9992834.5%
$50,000 to $74,99965310.4%
$75,000 to $99,9995408.6%
$100,000 to $149,9991,06116.9%
$150,000 to $199,99994215.0%
$200,000+1,60725.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Swampscott

The median household income in Swampscott is $118,646, with the highest median household income of $168,697 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,545 households (40.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $52,465, with 1,933 households (30.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Swampscott
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years92 (1.5%)$59,559
25 to 44 Years1,708 (27.2%)$126,463
45 to 64 Years2,545 (40.5%)$168,697
65+ Years1,933 (30.8%)$52,465
Total6,278 (100.0%)$118,646

Poverty in Swampscott

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Swampscott

With 5.7% poverty level for males and 7.6% for females among the residents of Swampscott, 75 year old and over males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 51 males (10.5%) and 122 females (24.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Swampscott
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)122 (24.4%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)25 (4.3%)
12 to 14 Years31 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years41 (7.7%)59 (10.4%)
25 to 34 Years32 (6.6%)92 (10.9%)
35 to 44 Years66 (5.7%)63 (7.0%)
45 to 54 Years14 (1.2%)6 (0.4%)
55 to 64 Years87 (8.9%)75 (6.7%)
65 to 74 Years79 (10.1%)69 (7.2%)
75 Years and over51 (10.5%)90 (14.0%)
Total401 (5.7%)601 (7.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Swampscott

According to the poverty statistics in Swampscott, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Swampscott
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years317 (100.0%)378 (75.6%)
5 Years93 (100.0%)54 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years351 (100.0%)556 (95.7%)
12 to 14 Years425 (93.2%)205 (100.0%)
15 Years80 (100.0%)44 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years184 (100.0%)120 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years492 (92.3%)507 (89.6%)
25 to 34 Years453 (93.4%)755 (89.1%)
35 to 44 Years1,103 (94.4%)837 (93.0%)
45 to 54 Years1,162 (98.8%)1,361 (99.6%)
55 to 64 Years886 (91.1%)1,045 (93.3%)
65 to 74 Years701 (89.9%)891 (92.8%)
75 Years and over434 (89.5%)553 (86.0%)
Total6,681 (94.3%)7,306 (92.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Swampscott

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Swampscott show that 2.9% or 102 of the total 3,559 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 3.2%, comprising of 43 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Swampscott
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,965 (97.1%)59 (2.9%)
1 or 2 Children1,313 (96.8%)43 (3.2%)
3 or 4 Children179 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,457 (97.1%)102 (2.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Swampscott

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Swampscott
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)37 (22.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)37 (6.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Swampscott

The poverty data for Swampscott shows that 102 of the married-couple family households (2.9%) and 37 of the single-parent households (5.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 43 households (3.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 37 household (14.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Swampscott
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children59 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children43 (3.2%)37 (14.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total102 (2.9%)37 (5.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Swampscott

Employment by Class of Employer in Swampscott

Among the 8,108 employed individuals in Swampscott, private company employees (4,857 | 59.9%), not-for-profit organizations (1,189 | 14.7%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (782 | 9.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Swampscott
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees4,85759.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4435.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)7829.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,18914.7%
Local Government Employees3824.7%
State Government Employees3804.7%
Federal Government Employees750.9%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total8,108100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Swampscott

According to the labor force statistics for Swampscott, out of the total population over 16 years of age (12,420), 69.1% or 8,582 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.4% or 463 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 95.1% or 679 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 11.8% or 80 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Swampscott
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years138 (27.3%)14 (10.1%)
20 to 24 Years655 (73.0%)33 (5.0%)
25 to 29 Years679 (95.1%)80 (11.8%)
30 to 34 Years350 (56.6%)15 (4.3%)
35 to 44 Years1,899 (91.8%)220 (11.6%)
45 to 54 Years2,380 (93.6%)36 (1.5%)
55 to 59 Years1,066 (85.5%)9 (0.8%)
60 to 64 Years660 (78.0%)22 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years631 (36.1%)36 (5.7%)
75 Years and over129 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total8,582 (69.1%)463 (5.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Swampscott

According to labor force statistics for Swampscott, 87.5% of individuals (7,032) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (8,037) are in the labor force, with 5.4% or 380 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 94.1% or 5,072 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.8% or 17 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Swampscott
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School158 (66.1%)26 (10.8%)
High School Diploma665 (76.0%)21 (2.4%)
College / Associate Degree1,137 (74.2%)18 (1.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher5,072 (94.1%)356 (6.6%)
Total7,032 (87.5%)434 (5.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Swampscott

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Swampscott are Community & Social Service (1,834 | 22.6%), Management (1,720 | 21.2%), Education Instruction & Library (871 | 10.7%), Business & Financial (686 | 8.5%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (657 | 8.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Swampscott

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Swampscott, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (91.0%), Legal Services & Support (66.7%), and Computers & Mathematics (61.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (91.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (91.2%), and Education, Arts & Media (89.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Swampscott
OccupationMaleFemale
Management978 (56.9%)742 (43.1%)
Business & Financial231 (33.7%)455 (66.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science401 (61.0%)256 (39.0%)
Computers & Mathematics201 (61.5%)126 (38.5%)
Architecture & Engineering141 (91.0%)14 (9.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science59 (33.7%)116 (66.3%)
Community & Social Service 625 (34.1%)1,209 (65.9%)
Education, Arts & Media28 (10.3%)245 (89.7%)
Legal Services & Support304 (66.7%)152 (33.3%)
Education Instruction & Library181 (20.8%)690 (79.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment112 (47.9%)122 (52.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating45 (8.8%)466 (91.2%)
Health Technologists40 (8.4%)434 (91.6%)
Total (Category)2,280 (42.2%)3,128 (57.8%)
Total (Overall)3,854 (47.5%)4,260 (52.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Swampscott are Food Preparation & Serving (237 | 2.9%), Personal Care & Service (166 | 2.1%), Healthcare Support (152 | 1.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (134 | 1.7%), and Security & Protection (50 | 0.6%).
Services Occupations in Swampscott

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Swampscott, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (92.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (63.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (93.4%), and Healthcare Support (83.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Swampscott
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support25 (16.5%)127 (83.6%)
Security & Protection24 (48.0%)26 (52.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Law Enforcement24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving151 (63.7%)86 (36.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance124 (92.5%)10 (7.5%)
Personal Care & Service11 (6.6%)155 (93.4%)
Total (Category)335 (45.3%)404 (54.7%)
Total (Overall)3,854 (47.5%)4,260 (52.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Swampscott are Office & Administration (593 | 7.3%), and Sales & Related (587 | 7.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Swampscott

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Swampscott
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related429 (73.1%)158 (26.9%)
Office & Administration136 (22.9%)457 (77.1%)
Total (Category)565 (47.9%)615 (52.1%)
Total (Overall)3,854 (47.5%)4,260 (52.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Swampscott are Construction & Extraction (217 | 2.7%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (139 | 1.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (80 | 1.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Swampscott

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Swampscott
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry38 (47.5%)42 (52.5%)
Construction & Extraction217 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair98 (70.5%)41 (29.5%)
Total (Category)353 (81.0%)83 (19.0%)
Total (Overall)3,854 (47.5%)4,260 (52.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Swampscott are Transportation (166 | 2.1%), Material Moving (107 | 1.3%), and Production (78 | 1.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Swampscott

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Swampscott
OccupationMaleFemale
Production66 (84.6%)12 (15.4%)
Transportation166 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving89 (83.2%)18 (16.8%)
Total (Category)321 (91.4%)30 (8.6%)
Total (Overall)3,854 (47.5%)4,260 (52.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Swampscott

Employment Industries in Swampscott

The major employment industries in Swampscott include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,253 | 15.4%), Professional & Scientific (1,207 | 14.9%), Educational Services (1,022 | 12.6%), Finance & Insurance (604 | 7.4%), and Retail Trade (552 | 6.8%).
Employment Industries in Swampscott

Employment Industries by Sex in Swampscott

The Swampscott industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (94.0%), and Construction (81.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (80.2%), and Educational Services (70.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Swampscott
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction320 (81.4%)73 (18.6%)
Manufacturing240 (64.7%)131 (35.3%)
Wholesale Trade115 (66.5%)58 (33.5%)
Retail Trade309 (56.0%)243 (44.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing252 (67.7%)120 (32.3%)
Utilities34 (52.3%)31 (47.7%)
Information61 (37.2%)103 (62.8%)
Finance & Insurance389 (64.4%)215 (35.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing205 (94.0%)13 (6.0%)
Professional & Scientific527 (43.7%)680 (56.3%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)48 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support178 (60.3%)117 (39.7%)
Educational Services305 (29.8%)717 (70.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance248 (19.8%)1,005 (80.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation109 (51.7%)102 (48.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services286 (59.8%)192 (40.2%)
Public Administration208 (58.1%)150 (41.9%)
Total3,854 (47.5%)4,260 (52.5%)

Education in Swampscott

School Enrollment in Swampscott

The most common levels of schooling among the 3,214 students in Swampscott are middle school (792 | 24.6%), elementary school (615 | 19.1%), and high school (567 | 17.6%).
School Enrollment in Swampscott
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool36011.2%
Kindergarten1625.0%
Elementary School61519.1%
Middle School79224.6%
High School56717.6%
College / Undergraduate40912.7%
Graduate / Professional3099.6%
Total3,214100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Swampscott

Out of a total of 3,214 students who are enrolled in schools in Swampscott, 816 (25.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,398 (74.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 210 (72.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 656 (89.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Swampscott
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds172 (53.7%)148 (46.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old656 (89.2%)79 (10.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds791 (82.1%)173 (17.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds365 (85.3%)63 (14.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds91 (59.5%)62 (40.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds81 (27.8%)210 (72.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds19 (33.3%)38 (66.7%)
35 Years and over224 (84.2%)42 (15.8%)
Total2,398 (74.6%)816 (25.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Swampscott

Business (1,100 | 14.1%), social sciences (868 | 11.1%), literature & languages (735 | 9.4%), engineering (688 | 8.8%), and education (641 | 8.2%) are the most common fields of study among 7,792 individuals in Swampscott who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Swampscott
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3033.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4906.3%
Physical & Health Sciences2733.5%
Psychology5026.4%
Social Sciences86811.1%
Engineering6888.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies370.5%
Science & Technology4055.2%
Business1,10014.1%
Education6418.2%
Literature & Languages7359.4%
Liberal Arts & History5437.0%
Visual & Performing Arts4816.2%
Communications3324.3%
Arts & Humanities3945.1%
Total7,792100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Swampscott

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Swampscott

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Swampscott are males with 2 vehicles (2,147, accounting for 55.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,059, making up 50.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Swampscott
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle42 (1.1%)77 (1.8%)
1 Vehicle880 (22.8%)1,292 (30.4%)
2 Vehicles2,147 (55.6%)2,059 (48.5%)
3 Vehicles477 (12.3%)597 (14.1%)
4 Vehicles191 (4.9%)180 (4.2%)
5 or more Vehicles126 (3.3%)39 (0.9%)
Total3,863 (100.0%)4,244 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Swampscott

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Swampscott are 60 to 89 minutes (1,527 commuters, 23.7%), 45 to 59 minutes (689 commuters, 10.7%), and 20 to 24 minutes (679 commuters, 10.5%).
Commute Time in Swampscott
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1612.5%
5 to 9 Minutes3124.8%
10 to 14 Minutes65110.1%
15 to 19 Minutes66710.3%
20 to 24 Minutes67910.5%
25 to 29 Minutes3675.7%
30 to 34 Minutes5658.8%
35 to 39 Minutes2814.4%
40 to 44 Minutes3315.1%
45 to 59 Minutes68910.7%
60 to 89 Minutes1,52723.7%
90 or more Minutes2123.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Swampscott

The most common commute times in Swampscott are 60 to 89 minutes (885 commuters, 28.5%) for males and 60 to 89 minutes (642 commuters, 19.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Swampscott
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes53 (1.7%)108 (3.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes89 (2.9%)223 (6.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes249 (8.0%)402 (12.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes244 (7.9%)423 (12.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes210 (6.8%)469 (14.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes234 (7.5%)133 (4.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes399 (12.9%)166 (5.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes86 (2.8%)195 (5.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes136 (4.4%)195 (5.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes424 (13.7%)265 (7.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes885 (28.5%)642 (19.2%)
90 or more Minutes97 (3.1%)115 (3.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Swampscott

The most frequent times of departure to work in Swampscott are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (437, 14.1%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (647, 19.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Swampscott
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM225 (7.2%)4 (0.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM180 (5.8%)55 (1.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM143 (4.6%)140 (4.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM357 (11.5%)220 (6.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM280 (9.0%)263 (7.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM425 (13.7%)510 (15.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM437 (14.1%)369 (11.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM393 (12.7%)647 (19.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM180 (5.8%)384 (11.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM167 (5.4%)307 (9.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM100 (3.2%)144 (4.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM17 (0.5%)108 (3.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM147 (4.7%)141 (4.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM55 (1.8%)44 (1.3%)
Total3,106 (100.0%)3,336 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Swampscott

Occupancy by Ownership in Swampscott

Of the total 6,278 dwellings in Swampscott, owner-occupied units account for 4,591 (73.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,687 (26.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Swampscott
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units4,59173.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,68726.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units6,278100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Swampscott

Occupancy by Household Size in Swampscott
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,69227.0%
2-Person Household2,21135.2%
3-Person Household1,08117.2%
4+ Person Household1,29420.6%
Total Housing Units6,278100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Swampscott

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Swampscott
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household944 (55.8%)748 (44.2%)
2-Person Household1,562 (70.7%)649 (29.3%)
3-Person Household930 (86.0%)151 (14.0%)
4+ Person Household1,155 (89.3%)139 (10.7%)
Total Housing Units4,591 (73.1%)1,687 (26.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Swampscott

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Swampscott
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School102 (85.0%)18 (15.0%)
High School Diploma348 (58.2%)250 (41.8%)
College/Associate Degree791 (64.6%)433 (35.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,350 (77.3%)986 (22.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Swampscott

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Swampscott
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years6149.8%
35 to 44 Years1,18618.9%
45 to 54 Years1,36121.7%
55 to 64 Years1,18418.9%
65 to 74 Years1,06216.9%
75 to 84 Years5018.0%
85 Years and Over3705.9%
Total6,278100.0%

Housing Finances in Swampscott

Median Income by Occupancy in Swampscott

Median Income by Occupancy in Swampscott
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied4,591 (73.1%)$147,101
Renter-Occupied1,687 (26.9%)$73,849
Average6,278 (100.0%)$118,646

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Swampscott

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Swampscott
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00055 (1.2%)43 (2.5%)
$5,000 to $9,99991 (2.0%)104 (6.2%)
$10,000 to $14,99975 (1.6%)104 (6.2%)
$15,000 to $19,99929 (0.6%)83 (4.9%)
$20,000 to $24,999128 (2.8%)21 (1.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999320 (7.0%)139 (8.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999216 (4.7%)66 (3.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999355 (7.7%)301 (17.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999292 (6.4%)249 (14.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999765 (16.7%)295 (17.5%)
$150,000 or more2,265 (49.3%)282 (16.7%)
Total4,591 (100.0%)1,687 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Swampscott

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Swampscott
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)22 (1.3%)
$300 to $49942 (0.9%)20 (1.2%)
$500 to $79958 (1.3%)101 (6.0%)
$800 to $999127 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499584 (12.7%)182 (10.8%)
$1,500 to $1,999405 (8.8%)327 (19.4%)
$2,000 to $2,499578 (12.6%)559 (33.1%)
$2,500 to $2,999770 (16.8%)267 (15.8%)
$3,000 or more2,027 (44.2%)125 (7.4%)
Total4,591 (100.0%)1,687 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Swampscott

Housing Structures in Swampscott

Housing Structures in Swampscott
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached3,45255.0%
Single Unit, Attached3074.9%
2 Unit Apartments1,05016.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3064.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1973.1%
10 or more Apartments96615.4%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total6,278100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Swampscott

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Swampscott
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached3,343 (96.8%)109 (3.2%)
Single Unit, Attached163 (53.1%)144 (46.9%)
2 Unit Apartments538 (51.2%)512 (48.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments161 (52.6%)145 (47.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments35 (17.8%)162 (82.2%)
10 or more Apartments351 (36.3%)615 (63.7%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,591 (73.1%)1,687 (26.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Swampscott

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Swampscott
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)17 (1.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms134 (2.9%)560 (33.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms654 (14.2%)888 (52.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,728 (37.6%)206 (12.2%)
8 or more Rooms2,075 (45.2%)16 (0.9%)
Total4,591 (100.0%)1,687 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Swampscott

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Swampscott
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas3,069 (66.8%)810 (48.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas414 (9.0%)31 (1.8%)
Electricity332 (7.2%)674 (40.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene770 (16.8%)172 (10.2%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels6 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,591 (100.0%)1,687 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Swampscott

Household Vehicle Usage in Swampscott
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle83 (1.8%)385 (22.8%)
1 Vehicle1,303 (28.4%)738 (43.8%)
2 Vehicles2,282 (49.7%)540 (32.0%)
3 or more Vehicles923 (20.1%)24 (1.4%)
Total4,591 (100.0%)1,687 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Swampscott

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Swampscott

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,0383,553
Median Property Value$616,700$653,200
Median Household Income$95,238$1,905
Monthly Housing Costs$1,249$2,011
Real Estate Taxes$7,607$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Swampscott

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Swampscott
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00023 (2.2%)23 (0.6%)
$50,000 to $99,99916 (1.5%)12 (0.3%)
$100,000 to $299,99989 (8.6%)81 (2.3%)
$300,000 to $499,999229 (22.1%)843 (23.7%)
$500,000 to $749,999347 (33.4%)1,334 (37.6%)
$750,000 to $999,999202 (19.5%)925 (26.0%)
$1,000,000 or more132 (12.7%)335 (9.4%)
Total1,038 (100.0%)3,553 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Swampscott

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Swampscott
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)110 (3.1%)
$10,000 to $24,99968 (6.6%)146 (4.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99989 (8.6%)164 (4.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99992 (8.9%)231 (6.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999178 (17.2%)124 (3.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999111 (10.7%)177 (5.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999140 (13.5%)181 (5.1%)
$150,000 or more360 (34.7%)625 (17.6%)
Total1,038 (100.0%)3,553 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Swampscott

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Swampscott
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x115 (11.1%)161,806 (4,554.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x131 (12.6%)417 (11.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x80 (7.7%)924 (26.0%)
4.0x or more712 (68.6%)674 (19.0%)
Total1,038 (100.0%)3,553 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Swampscott

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Swampscott
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8005 (0.5%)18 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)52 (1.5%)
$800 to $1,499996 (96.0%)13 (0.4%)
Total1,038 (100.0%)3,553 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Swampscott

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Swampscott

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Swampscott
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years964 (99.5%)5 (0.5%)
6 to 18 Years2,160 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years1,021 (97.7%)24 (2.3%)
26 to 34 Years1,229 (97.8%)28 (2.2%)
35 to 44 Years1,999 (96.6%)70 (3.4%)
45 to 54 Years2,522 (99.2%)21 (0.8%)
55 to 64 Years2,077 (99.2%)16 (0.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,740 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older1,128 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total14,840 (98.9%)164 (1.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Swampscott

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Swampscott
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born964 (99.5%)5 (0.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen2,160 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,021 (97.7%)24 (2.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Swampscott

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Swampscott
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000847 (95.5%)40 (4.5%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,456 (99.3%)11 (0.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,147 (98.8%)14 (1.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,138 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over10,233 (99.0%)99 (1.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Swampscott

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Swampscott
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6236 (24.4%)778 (80.3%)
6 to 18 Years274 (12.7%)1,937 (89.7%)
19 to 25 Years113 (10.8%)946 (90.5%)
25 to 34 Years392 (31.2%)886 (70.5%)
35 to 44 Years490 (23.7%)1,629 (78.7%)
45 to 54 Years260 (10.2%)2,290 (90.0%)
55 to 64 Years244 (11.7%)1,943 (92.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,612 (92.6%)1,064 (61.2%)
75 Years and over1,111 (98.5%)771 (68.3%)
Total4,732 (31.5%)12,244 (81.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Swampscott

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Swampscott
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years73 (6.2%)5 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years30 (3.0%)52 (3.7%)
35 to 64 Years224 (6.8%)142 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years167 (21.4%)200 (20.8%)
75 Years and over172 (35.5%)390 (60.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Swampscott

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Swampscott: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years22 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years71 (2.1%)79 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years19 (2.4%)79 (8.2%)
75 Years and over47 (9.7%)159 (24.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Swampscott: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)5 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years30 (3.0%)24 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years62 (1.9%)24 (0.7%)
65 to 74 Years39 (5.0%)13 (1.3%)
75 Years and over65 (13.4%)66 (10.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Swampscott: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years51 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years30 (3.0%)8 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years19 (0.6%)90 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years66 (8.5%)8 (0.8%)
75 Years and over13 (2.7%)10 (1.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Swampscott: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years23 (2.3%)32 (2.3%)
35 to 64 Years66 (2.0%)20 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years37 (4.7%)127 (13.2%)
75 Years and over95 (19.6%)229 (35.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Swampscott: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years23 (2.3%)32 (2.3%)
35 to 64 Years21 (0.6%)18 (0.5%)
65 to 74 Years20 (2.6%)14 (1.5%)
75 Years and over35 (7.2%)57 (8.9%)

Technology Access in Swampscott

Computing Device Access in Swampscott

Computing Device Access in Swampscott
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop5,64589.9%
Smartphone5,78892.2%
Tablet4,92778.5%
No Computing Device1642.6%
Total6,278100.0%

Internet Access in Swampscott

Internet Access in Swampscott
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home5,59789.1%
Cellular Data Only3545.6%
Satellite Internet1392.2%
No Internet2584.1%
Total6,278100.0%

Swampscott Summary

Swampscott, Massachusetts is a small coastal town located in Essex County, just north of the city of Lynn. It is bordered by Marblehead to the east, Salem to the south, and Lynn to the west. The town has a population of 13,787 as of the 2010 census, and is known for its beautiful beaches, historic homes, and vibrant downtown.

History

Swampscott was first settled in 1629 by a group of English settlers led by William Pynchon. The town was originally part of Lynn, but was incorporated as its own town in 1852. The town was named after the local Native American tribe, the Massachusett, who called the area “swampscot”, meaning “cold brook”.
In the 19th century, Swampscott was a popular summer resort for wealthy Bostonians, who built grand summer homes along the coast. The town was also home to a number of prominent figures, including poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, who wrote his famous poem “The Wreck of the Hesperus” while living in Swampscott.

Geography

Swampscott is located on the Atlantic Ocean, and is bordered by Marblehead to the east, Salem to the south, and Lynn to the west. The town is divided into two parts by the Saugus River, which runs through the center of town. The northern part of town is known as “The Neck”, and is home to the town’s beaches and historic homes. The southern part of town is more residential, and is home to the town’s schools, businesses, and municipal buildings.
The town is home to several beaches, including Phillips Beach, King’s Beach, and Fisherman’s Beach. The town also has several parks, including the Swampscott Town Common, which is home to a number of historic buildings, and the Swampscott Rail Trail, which is a popular spot for walking and biking.

Economy

Swampscott’s economy is largely based on tourism, with many visitors coming to the town to enjoy its beaches and historic homes. The town is also home to a number of businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and professional services. The town is also home to a number of technology companies, including the software company LogMeIn, which is headquartered in Swampscott.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Swampscott had a population of 13,787. The town is predominantly white, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, and 8.2% identifying as Hispanic or Latino. The town also has a large Jewish population, with 8.3% of the population identifying as Jewish. The median household income in the town is $90,845, and the median home value is $521,400.
Swampscott is a small coastal town with a rich history and vibrant culture. The town is home to beautiful beaches, historic homes, and a thriving economy. The town is also home to a diverse population, with a large white, Jewish, and Hispanic population. The town is a great place to live, work, and visit, and is sure to continue to be a popular destination for years to come.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Swampscott?
Total Population of Swampscott is 15,125.
What is the Total Male Population of Swampscott?
Total Male Population of Swampscott is 7,130.
What is the Total Female Population of Swampscott?
Total Female Population of Swampscott is 7,995.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Swampscott?
There are 89.18 Males per 100 Females in Swampscott.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Swampscott?
There are 112.13 Females per 100 Males in Swampscott.
What is the Median Population Age in Swampscott?
Median Population Age in Swampscott is 45.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Swampscott
Average Family Size in Swampscott is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Swampscott
Average Household Size in Swampscott is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Swampscott?
Per Capita income in Swampscott is $72,512.
What is the Median Family Income in Swampscott?
Median Family Income in Swampscott is $157,614.
What is the Median Household income in Swampscott?
Median Household Income in Swampscott is $118,646.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Swampscott?
Income or Wage Gap in Swampscott is 15.3%.
Women in Swampscott earn 84.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Swampscott?
Inequality or Gini Index in Swampscott is 0.52.
How Large is the Labor Force in Swampscott?
There are 8,582 People in the Labor Forcein in Swampscott.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Swampscott?
69.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Swampscott.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Swampscott?
Unemployment Rate in Swampscott is 5.4%.