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Swansea, South Carolina

Town · Population 771 · #166 in South Carolina
Swansea, South Carolina

Swansea is a town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Swansea had a population of 722.

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About Swansea

Swansea is a tiny community in central South Carolina counting 771 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Swansea is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2.09 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 369 residents per square mile.

📰 Swansea News Today

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Swansea Unique

  • Part of the fabric of South Carolina — one of 475 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Swansea

  • Paparoni's Pizza and Grill — pizza
  • Pedro's Mexican — mexican
  • Swansea Valley Cafe (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Swansea

  • Lexington Four Early Childhood Center
  • Sandhills Elementary
  • Sandhills Primary
  • Sandy Run School
  • Swansea High
  • Swansea High Freshman Academy

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeTown
Mayor🏛️ Doris Simmons
Population (2024)771
Rank in state#166 of 271
Land area2.09 sq mi
Density369/sq mi
Coordinates33.7400, -81.1045

🗺️ Map of Swansea