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Swifton

Arkansas · 798 residents · 0.541 sq mi
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Swifton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,250. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $38,900. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
798
−8%since 2000
from 871 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,475 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,610 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+13%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6147829501K1K1990201020202024Swifton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,250
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,749
+24%since 2000
from $11,922 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,900
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$409
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.1%
−33.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
30.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
−18%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(842)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(59)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(770)
Black1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(5)
Diversity Score6.9%(55)
Diversity Score
7
+1%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+17%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.5%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Swifton, Arkansas?

Swifton, Arkansas has about 798 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Swifton, Arkansas?

The typical household in Swifton, Arkansas earns about $31,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Swifton, Arkansas expensive?

In Swifton, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $38,900, and the typical rent is about $409 a month.

How educated are people in Swifton, Arkansas?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Swifton, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Swifton, Arkansas?

About 24.7% of people in Swifton, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Swifton, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Swifton, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 72 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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