Swansea, Massachusetts
Swansea: town in Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts
About
Swansea is a town located in the county of Bristol in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 15,865 and a population density of 622 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 17,000 inhabitants.
The town was created 364 years ago in 1661.
Quick Facts about Swansea
| Population | 17,000 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Bristol County |
| Postal code | 02777 |
| Area | 25.5 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.7482,-71.1898 |
| Named for | Swansea |
| Altitude | 23 feet / 7 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1662 (364 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:59:12 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 667 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 6.68% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Swansea is located at 41°44'53"N 71°11'23"W (41.7481600, -71.1897700).
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Official website of Swansea
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Swansea increased by 6.68% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,865 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,927 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,003 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,078 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 16,288 | 1.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 16,371 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,386 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 16,523 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,703 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 16,834 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,000 | 0.98% | estimation process |
People born in Swansea (7)
People born in Swansea, including physician and politician Benjamin Brown, businessman Oliver Chace, harpsichordist, musicologist, and Professor of Music at Stanford University Putnam Aldrich, .
More notable people
- Bob Evans (American professional wrestler and trainer) he was born in 03/09/1972
- Joshua K. Ingalls (American anarchist) he was born in 01/01/1816
- Warren A. Cole (Founder of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity) he was born in 15/11/1889
- Sam Buffington (actor (1931–1960)) he was born in 12/10/1931
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Swansea, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165750 | Rob Roy Academy-Fall River | Fall River (MA) | 02720-3445 |
Nearby Transit Stations (16)
Rail and bus stations connected to Swansea, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
| KIN | Kingston station | 1 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Swansea.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Swansea Post Office | Swansea (MA) | 02777 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Swansea, Illinois village in St. with a population of 13,276 people.
- Swansea, South Carolina town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States with a population of 986 people.
Other cities in Bristol County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bristol County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| New Bedford | 95,517 | The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. |
| Fall River | 89,792 | The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. |
| Taunton | 57,675 | The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. |
| Attleboro | 45,444 | A city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. |
| Easton | 25,116 | Town in the U. |
| Mansfield | 24,539 | Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Norton | 19,983 | City in Massachusetts |
| Somerset | 18,144 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Fairhaven | 16,103 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Westport | 16,097 | Town of the United States |
| Seekonk | 15,851 | Town in the United States |
| Head of Westport | 14,809 | City in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Raynham | 14,560 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Oxford | 13,941 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Rehoboth | 12,503 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Acushnet | 10,673 | Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Swansea distances to largest Massachusetts cities