Swedeland, PA Demographics

A map of Swedeland's Population by Race

Swedeland, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,630, an increase from the 1,495 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.9% White, 9.6% Hispanic, 5.3% Asian, 4.6% Black, 1.5% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Swedeland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Swedeland has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Swedeland, that probability was 57.3% in 2020 and 36.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Swedeland is ranked the 743rd most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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). Swedeland was ranked the 778th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Swedeland's White Population

1,286 residents of Swedeland, or 78.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Swedeland is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Swedeland ranks 1776th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Swedeland's White population has grown by an estimated 37.8%. White residents' share of Swedeland's population has increased from 62.4% to 78.9%.

Swedeland is more White than neighboring Bridgeport (58.7% White), Norristown (26.1% White), and Villanova (71% White). Swedeland is less White than neighboring West Conshohocken (89.4% White), and Conshohocken (83.1% White).

Swedeland's Black Population

75 residents of Swedeland, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Swedeland is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Swedeland ranks 131st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Swedeland's Black population has declined by an estimated 56.9%. Black residents' share of Swedeland's population has decreased from 11.6% to 4.6%.

Swedeland is more Black than neighboring Bridgeport (2.4% Black), and West Conshohocken (1.5% Black). Swedeland is less Black than neighboring Conshohocken (5.1% Black), Norristown (31% Black), and Villanova (7% Black).

Swedeland's Asian Population

87 residents of Swedeland, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Swedeland is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Swedeland ranks 35th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Swedeland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 47.0%. Asian residents' share of Swedeland's population has decreased from 11.0% to 5.3%.

Swedeland is more Asian than neighboring West Conshohocken (2.6% Asian), Conshohocken (1.8% Asian), and Norristown (2.1% Asian). Swedeland is less Asian than neighboring Bridgeport (7% Asian), and Villanova (9.1% Asian).

Swedeland's Hispanic Population

157 residents of Swedeland, or 9.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Swedeland is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Swedeland ranks 179th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Swedeland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Swedeland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.6%.

Swedeland is more Hispanic than neighboring West Conshohocken (1.6% Hispanic), Conshohocken (4.4% Hispanic), and Villanova (7.8% Hispanic). Swedeland is less Hispanic than neighboring Bridgeport (13% Hispanic), and Norristown (34.8% Hispanic).

Swedeland's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Swedeland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Swedeland is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Swedeland ranks 857th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Swedeland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Swedeland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Swedeland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bridgeport (5.5% Native American/Other), West Conshohocken (1.2% Native American/Other), Conshohocken (0.4% Native American/Other), Norristown (0.4% Native American/Other), and Villanova (0.4% Native American/Other).

Swedeland's Multiracial Population

25 residents of Swedeland, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Swedeland is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Swedeland ranks 401st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Swedeland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 63.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Swedeland's population has decreased from 4.6% to 1.5%.

Swedeland is less Multiracial than neighboring Bridgeport (13.3% Multiracial), West Conshohocken (3.8% Multiracial), Conshohocken (5.3% Multiracial), Norristown (5.7% Multiracial), and Villanova (4.7% 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.