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Swan

Iowa · 79 residents (2025 est.) · 0.617 sq mi
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Population has fallen 55% since 2000, a loss of 66 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 58.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 58.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
55
−55%since 2000
from 121 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
89 / sq mi
−55%since 2000
from 196 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.1
+80%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:79 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4263851071281990201020202024Swan
202455
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$39,833
+208%since 2000
from $12,936 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
+12%since 2010
from 0.339 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance25.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical25.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information2.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(121)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(50)
Black3.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(3)
Diversity Score21.2%(12)
Diversity Score
21
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+35%since 2000
from 25.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.9%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2011
from 16.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.0%
+27.1 ptssince 2011
from 42.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
42.9%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.6%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Female
36.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
−47.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2012
from 21.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
51.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2017
from 48.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Swan, Iowa?

Swan, Iowa has about 55 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Swan, Iowa?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Swan, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Swan, Iowa?

About 10.9% of people in Swan, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Swan, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Swan, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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