Swansea, Illinois
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Swansea is a village in St. Clair County, Illinois, USA. The population was 10,579 at the 2000 census.
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[edit] Geography
Swansea is located at (38.541750, -89.987353)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 13.2 km² (5.1 mi²). 13.1 km² (5.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.39%) is water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 10,579 people, 3,937 households, and 2,799 families residing in the village. The population density was 805.6/km² (2,085.6/mi²). There were 4,110 housing units at an average density of 313.0/km² (810.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 88.03% White, 8.59% African American, 0.24% Native American, 1.61% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.54% of the population.
There were 3,937 households out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.6% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.11.
In the village the population was spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 90.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $49,851, and the median income for a family was $58,032. Males had a median income of $40,747 versus $29,911 for females. The per capita income for the village was $25,634. About 4.9% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under age 18 and 1.5% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Culture
Starting in 2003, a popular group of youths, known as Swansea United, began revitalizing civic pride in the village. By organizing T-shirt sales that advertised a message based on freedom and enjoying life, the vigor of the village of Swansea was reenergized. The group continues today with the efforts of Patrick Shannon, Travis Wilson, Chad Watkins, Max Simpson, Eric Macke, Dave Normansell, Ryan Klucker, and James Washburn.
[edit] External links
* Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 38.54175° -89.987353°
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Categories: St. Clair County, Illinois | Villages in Illinois
