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Swink

Colorado · 604 residents · 0.28 sq mi
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Swink has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,769. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $123,100. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
604
−13%since 2000
from 696 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,157 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 2,486 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
+14%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3795096407709011990201020202024Swink
2024422
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,769
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,094 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,834
+39%since 2000
from $19,353 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food8.9%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,100
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$556
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
26.6% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(430)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino24.8%(150)
Asian0.8%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score50.3%(304)
Diversity Score
50
+15%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: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+76%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2011
from 53.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.0%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Swink, Colorado?

Swink, Colorado has about 604 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Swink, Colorado?

The typical household in Swink, Colorado earns about $54,769 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 $123,100, and the typical rent is about $556 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 20.5% 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 23 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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