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Swink

Colorado · 617 residents · 0.28 sq mi
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Swink has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,685. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $117,900. Households here earn about 35% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
617
−11%since 2000
from 696 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,204 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 2,486 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+1%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3795096407709011990201020202024Swink
2024422
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,685
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,094 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,971
−17%since 2000
from $19,353 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade22%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$428
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.3%
−31.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
29.8% rent
Vacancy rate
23.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+37%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(531)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(143)
Asian0.9%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.7%(304)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(434)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino27.7%(171)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score51.2%(316)
Diversity Score
51
+17%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+144%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
95.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 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
1.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.1%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.5%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Swink, Colorado?

Swink, Colorado has about 617 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Swink, Colorado?

The typical household in Swink, Colorado earns about $36,685 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Swink, Colorado expensive?

In Swink, Colorado, the median home is worth about $117,900, and the typical rent is about $428 a month.

How educated are people in Swink, Colorado?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Swink, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Swink, Colorado?

About 12.1% of people in Swink, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Swink, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Swink, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 36 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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