Town · New York
Town of Sweden, New York
Sweden (town), town, in Monroe County, New York. Sweden (town) had 14,099 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 13,244 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 13,472 (±28). GEOID 3605572455.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,099
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 13,244 · ACS 2020-2024: 13,472 ±28
Median household income
$75,711
±$6,052 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$186,800
±$18,218 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$1,056
±$127 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Sweden (town) and what county is it in?
Sweden (town) is a town in Monroe County, New York. It covers 33.7 square miles of land, 393 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside the Town of Sweden: Brockport (village, 7,104 in 2020). Part of Clarkson (CDP) also lies in it.
Sweden (town) is in the Rochester, NY metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Sweden (town), and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 14,099 people lived in Sweden (town) on July 1, 2025, up 6.9% since 2020, while New York shrank 1.0%. The 2020 Census counted 13,244 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 13,472 (±28).
| Measure | Sweden (town) | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 13,472±28 | 753,753 | −609 |
| Households | 4,870±246 | 318,428 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.27±0.11 | 2.28 | −0.17 |
| Housing units | 5,398±314 | 339,430 | no clear change |
Sweden (town)'s population since 2000
From 13,716 in 2000 to 14,099 in 2025: up 2.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Sweden (town) as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Sweden (town)?
The median resident of Sweden (town) is 32.3 years old; 15.4% are under 18 and 14.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.9%. 4.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Sweden (town) | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.3±3.5 | 39.6 | +6.5 |
| Under 18 years | 15.4%±2.4 pts | 20.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.9%±2.0 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Male | 49.0%±2.5 pts | 48.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.0%±1.4 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.5%±3.3 pts | 67.7% | −5.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.7%±1.7 pts | 13.5% | +2.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.3%±0.8 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.9%±2.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.5%±1.3 pts | 7.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.3%±2.2 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.8%±1.6 pts | 4.9% | – |
| With a disability | 13.1%±2.7 pts | 14.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.4%±1.9 pts | 3.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.5%±2.9 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 38.5%±4.2 pts | 41.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.0%±2.8 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 76.5%±2.8 pts | 87.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.8%±1.3 pts | 2.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Sweden (town) earn?
Half of Sweden (town)'s 4,870 households earn less than $75,711 a year (±$6,052), against $76,382 in Monroe County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 the median was $62,310 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $13,401 after inflation. 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Sweden (town) | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,711±$6,052 | $76,382 | +$13,401 |
| Mean household income | $94,608±$7,837 | $102,656 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,523±$2,820 | $44,107 | +$4,521 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.6%±4.6 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.3%±13.6 pts | 18.8% | +15.9 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.1%±3.0 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.4%±1.3 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.2%±3.7 pts | 90.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Sweden (town)?
Owners occupy 60.7% of Sweden (town)'s occupied homes and renters 39.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $186,800 by its owner (±$18,218). The median renter pays $1,056 a month including utilities, and 33.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Sweden (town) | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $186,800±$18,218 | $213,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,056±$127 | $1,173 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.5%±5.6 pts | 42.4% | −15.0 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,493±$92 | $1,676 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.7%±4.0 pts | 63.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 39.3%±4.0 pts | 36.3% | – |
| Housing units | 5,398±314 | 339,430 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.1%±4.1 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 55.7%±3.7 pts | 62.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.4%±2.1 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 21.8%±3.9 pts | 24.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.7%±2.7 pts | 10.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Sweden (town) building?
Builders took permits for 10 new housing units in Sweden (town) in 2025 (6 in single-family houses), 0.7 per 1,000 residents against 1.9 across New York.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Sweden (town) work and get to work?
66.9% of Sweden (town)'s workers drive alone and 10.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.7%.
| Measure | Sweden (town) | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.2%±3.3 pts | 63.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7%±1.0 pts | 4.9% | −4.7 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 66.9%±4.1 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.3%±2.7 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 12.3%±2.1 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.9%±2.9 pts | 15.6% | +6.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.8 min±1.5 | 19.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Sweden (town)?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Sweden (town) (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $62,774 (Tract 153.03) to $98,125 (Tract 154).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 154Monroe County | 4,304 | $98,125 |
| Tract 153.04Monroe County | 3,587 | $68,125 |
| Tract 153.03Monroe County | 3,152 | $62,774 |
| Tract 153.01Monroe County | 2,429 | $87,206 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Sweden (town)) · Census block assignment files
How does Sweden (town) compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Sweden (town) is the 901st-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 107th-most populous of 924 in New York.
Sweden (town) ranks 983rd of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 107th | 924 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 29th | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 910th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 983rd | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 1,205th | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 1,023rd | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 847th | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 310th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 612th | 1,640 |
| Median age | 1,559th | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,391st | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 818th | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 1,316th | 1,652 |
Sweden (town)'s figures with every place in New York (CSV)
Every place in New York, sortable · Compare Sweden (town) with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Sweden (town)?
8 of the 57 figures for Sweden (town) on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Sweden (town) are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.