Swampscott, Massachusetts Statistic: Population, Charts, Map, Steets and More

The City of Swampscott, Massachusetts is located in the state of Massachusetts. In the 2010 census, the population of Swampscott was 181,045 people, with 88,150 male residents and 92,895 female residents. The majority of residents were white, with the exception of a few people of color, who were nearly all black. The median age in the city was 33.4 years, and the proportion of Hispanic residents was 12.7%.

A small park, the Andrew Linscott Park, is a two-acre space on the grounds of the former Chick Estate. A small section of the Lynn Shore Drive (part of which is on the National Register) lies within Swampscott, but the rest is privately owned and is largely vacant. The town has a boardwalk along Martin Way, just before the Lincoln House. The boardwalk is maintained by the Phillips Beach Neighborhood Association, with trash cans placed along the boardwalk.

As with any city in Massachusetts, Swampscott is no exception to that rule. While the city's average poverty rate is about 4.3%, it is significantly lower than the state average. In contrast, the median income for households in Swampscott is $1,274 a month. As a result, many residents of this town are either struggling to make ends meet or are struggling to make ends meet.

The city's economy began to move from agriculture to manufacturing in the mid-19th century. The Blackstone Canal and Swampscott and Boston Railroad opened the area to commerce. The manufacturing industry flourished in the city and it eventually became a transportation hub. The city was officially incorporated on February 29, 1848. There were numerous immigrants, including French, German, and Swedish nationalities.