Swansea
Town in Lexington County, South Carolina

Swansea is a town in Lexington County, South Carolina, with 722 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 354 ft (108 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gaston, 4.8 miles N.
- 722residents (2020 Census)
- 354 ftelevation · 108 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.4 km²
- 344 / sq mipopulation density
- 29160ZIP code
About Swansea
Swansea is a town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Swansea had a population of 722. It is part of the Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Swansea
- Median household income
- $58,250
- Median home value
- $129,200
- Median rent
- $857/mo
- Median age
- 41.2
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Swansea had 722 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 722 |
|---|---|
| Density | 344 per sq mi (133 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Swansea at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Lexington County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 722 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.10 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km²) |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.7490° N, 81.1075° W |
| ZIP code | 29160 |
| Official website | townofswansea.sc.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4570675 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Swansea
- Gaston4.8 mi N
- Woodford5.6 mi S
- Pelion8.2 mi W
- North9.2 mi S
- Edmund9.3 mi NW
- Pine Ridge10.6 mi N
- South Congaree11.2 mi N
- White Knoll12.3 mi NW
- Livingston13.6 mi S
- Perry14.2 mi SW
- Red Bank14.4 mi NW
- Cayce14.5 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Swansea
What county is Swansea in?
Swansea is in Lexington County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Swansea, SC?
722 people lived in Swansea at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Swansea, SC?
The ZIP code of Swansea is 29160.
What is the elevation of Swansea?
354 feet (108 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Swansea?
Gaston (4.8 mi), Woodford (5.6 mi), Pelion (8.2 mi), North (9.2 mi), Edmund (9.3 mi).
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