Population 11,873 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Swanton
Household size in Swanton
| Period | Swanton | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.55 | 2.46 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.45 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.40 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.39 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.08 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Swanton run small, averaging 2.45 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.55 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Swanton
| Period | Swanton | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.7 | 37.9 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.1 | 38.5 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.8 | 39.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.5 | 39.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Swanton skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.7, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Swanton
| Period | Swanton | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 12.5% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 13.0% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 13.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 12.9% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +0.4 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.1% of households in Swanton, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Swanton has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Ohio cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Swanton
Renters in Swanton
| Period | Swanton | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 33.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 36.1% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.7% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 36.3% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +3.2 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Swanton is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 40.7% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 1.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Swanton
| Period | Swanton | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 10.6% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Swanton: 6.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Swanton
| Period | Swanton | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1965 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1965 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1967 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1969 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Swanton run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1972 against 1980. The picture is much the same across the Toledo area. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Swanton
| Period | Swanton | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $797 | $725 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $685 | $748 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $793 | $862 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $998 | $1,055 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$201 | +$330 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Swanton costs $998 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $201 a month from 2006–10, a 25% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Swanton
Bachelor's degrees in Swanton
| Period | Swanton | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 24.9% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 26.0% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.2% | 27.7% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 30.9% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +6.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Swanton: 19.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.9 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Swanton
| Period | Swanton | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.2% | 88.8% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.4% | 89.6% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.4% | 90.5% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.9% | 92.3% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over nine in ten adults in Swanton have finished high school (92.9%), above the national rate of 89.3%. The Toledo area as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma is up 2.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Swanton
| Period | Swanton | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 11.2% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 11.4% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 5.9% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −5.3 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.2%, unemployment in Swanton is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Swanton compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanton | 2.45 | 45.5 | 6.1% | 15.6% | 6.1% | 1972 | $998 | 19.9% | 92.9% | 5.2% |
| Brailey | 2.41 | 45.6 | 6.2% | 13.2% | 3.4% | 1979 | $842 | 19.1% | 95.4% | 8.1% |
| Whitehouse | 2.61 | 43.0 | 7.2% | 15.0% | 7.7% | 1987 | $982 | 40.6% | 98.0% | 1.5% |
| Lytton | 2.57 | 43.5 | 6.2% | 11.9% | 7.2% | 1979 | $1,238 | 18.4% | 95.6% | 5.0% |
| Delta | 2.63 | 40.3 | 9.0% | 17.2% | 5.7% | 1969 | $918 | 19.2% | 92.7% | 2.7% |
| Monclova | 2.70 | 45.8 | 6.1% | 6.5% | 8.3% | 1993 | $1,310 | 50.4% | 97.2% | 2.8% |
| Neapolis | 2.39 | 51.8 | 7.8% | 6.8% | 4.3% | 1978 | $1,077 | 16.7% | 92.1% | 6.5% |
| Richfield Center | 2.79 | 46.0 | 4.0% | 5.8% | 3.7% | 1973 | $779 | 40.8% | 98.2% | 5.2% |
| Winameg | 2.63 | 40.9 | 10.3% | 14.0% | 7.1% | 1967 | $945 | 12.9% | 95.9% | 0.9% |
| Berkey | 2.56 | 47.7 | 2.1% | 10.1% | 2.5% | 1958 | $603 | 33.9% | 95.8% | 5.4% |
| Holland | 2.49 | 45.0 | 7.2% | 25.2% | 7.6% | 1987 | $947 | 36.1% | 94.0% | 3.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Swanton. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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