Swampscott, MA Demographics

A map of Swampscott's Population by Race

Swampscott, Massachusetts had a population of 15,111 in 2020. It was 85.8% White, 1.7% Black, 2.2% Asian, 6.6% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Swampscott, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Swampscott is the 80th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Swampscott's White Population

12,959 residents of Swampscott identify as White, or 85.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Swampscott larger than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Swampscott is ranked #117 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Swampscott is more White than neighboring Salem (68.5% White), Lynn (34.1% White), and Beverly (84.6% White). Swampscott is less White than neighboring Nahant (91% White), and Marblehead (90.8% White).

Swampscott's Black Population

253 residents of Swampscott identify as Black, or 1.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Swampscott roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Swampscott is ranked #127 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Swampscott is more Black than neighboring Nahant (1.1% Black), and Marblehead (0.8% Black). Swampscott is less Black than neighboring Salem (4.1% Black), Lynn (10.6% Black), and Beverly (2.1% Black).

Swampscott's Asian Population

326 residents of Swampscott identify as Asian, or 2.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Swampscott roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Swampscott is ranked #100 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Swampscott is more Asian than neighboring Nahant (1.6% Asian), and Marblehead (1.3% Asian). Swampscott is less Asian than neighboring Salem (2.8% Asian), and Lynn (6.7% Asian).

Swampscott's Hispanic Population

1,002 residents of Swampscott identify as Hispanic, or 6.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Swampscott slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Swampscott is ranked #70 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Swampscott is more Hispanic than neighboring Nahant (3.1% Hispanic), Marblehead (3.8% Hispanic), and Beverly (6.3% Hispanic). Swampscott is less Hispanic than neighboring Salem (19.8% Hispanic), and Lynn (44% Hispanic).

Swampscott's Native American/Other Population

120 residents of Swampscott identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Swampscott roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Swampscott is ranked #124 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Swampscott is more Native American/Other than neighboring Nahant (0.4% Native American/Other), and Marblehead (0.5% Native American/Other). Swampscott is less Native American/Other than neighboring Salem (0.9% Native American/Other), and Lynn (1.2% Native American/Other).

Swampscott's Multiracial Population

451 residents of Swampscott identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Swampscott roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Swampscott is ranked #200 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Swampscott is more Multiracial than neighboring Nahant (2.8% Multiracial), and Marblehead (2.9% Multiracial). Swampscott is less Multiracial than neighboring Salem (3.9% Multiracial), Lynn (3.3% Multiracial), and Beverly (4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.