Swanton, VT Demographics

A map of Swanton's Population by Race

Swanton, Vermont has an estimated population of 2,670, a large increase from the 2,328 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.4% White, 2.7% Asian, 1.8% Multiracial, 1.0% Hispanic, 0.7% Black, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Swanton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Swanton has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Vermont overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Swanton, that probability was 22.8% in 2020 and 12.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Swanton is ranked the 22nd most populous place in Vermont, out of 180 places. 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). Swanton was ranked the 23rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Swanton's White Population

2,493 residents of Swanton, or 93.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Swanton is slightly higher than in Vermont overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. Swanton ranks 155th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Swanton's White population has grown by an estimated 22.4%. White residents' share of Swanton's population has increased from 87.5% to 93.4%.

Swanton is more White than neighboring Highgate Center (87.5% White), St. Albans (89.2% White), Alburgh (87.2% White), and Rouses Point (93% White). Swanton is less White than neighboring Highgate Springs (100% White).

Swanton's Black Population

19 residents of Swanton, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Swanton is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Swanton ranks 104th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Swanton's Black population has grown by an estimated 90.0%. Black residents' share of Swanton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Swanton is more Black than neighboring Highgate Springs (0% Black), Highgate Center (0% Black), St. Albans (0.4% Black), and Rouses Point (0.2% Black). Swanton is less Black than neighboring Alburgh (2.1% Black).

Swanton's Asian Population

73 residents of Swanton, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Swanton is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.8% of the population is Asian. Swanton ranks 127th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Swanton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2333.3%. Asian residents' share of Swanton's population has increased from 0.1% to 2.7%.

Swanton is more Asian than neighboring Highgate Springs (0% Asian), Highgate Center (0% Asian), St. Albans (2.5% Asian), Alburgh (0% Asian), and Rouses Point (1.4% Asian).

Swanton's Hispanic Population

26 residents of Swanton, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Swanton is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 2.6% of the population is Hispanic. Swanton ranks 134th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Swanton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Swanton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Swanton is more Hispanic than neighboring Highgate Springs (0% Hispanic). Swanton is less Hispanic than neighboring Highgate Center (12.5% Hispanic), St. Albans (1.5% Hispanic), Alburgh (2.9% Hispanic), and Rouses Point (2.7% Hispanic).

Swanton's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Swanton, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Swanton is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Swanton ranks 4th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Swanton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 83.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Swanton's population has decreased from 2.9% to 0.4%.

Swanton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Highgate Springs (0% Native American/Other), Highgate Center (0% Native American/Other), and Rouses Point (0% Native American/Other). Swanton is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. Albans (1.2% Native American/Other), and Alburgh (4.3% Native American/Other).

Swanton's Multiracial Population

48 residents of Swanton, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Swanton is slightly lower than in Vermont overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Swanton ranks 14th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Swanton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 74.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Swanton's population has decreased from 7.9% to 1.8%.

Swanton is more Multiracial than neighboring Highgate Springs (0% Multiracial), and Highgate Center (0% Multiracial). Swanton is less Multiracial than neighboring St. Albans (5.1% Multiracial), Alburgh (3.5% Multiracial), and Rouses Point (2.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.