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Swan

Iowa · 72 residents · 0.617 sq mi
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Swan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,750. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 49 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $56,700. Households here earn about 33% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
72
−40%since 2000
from 121 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
117 / sq mi
−40%since 2000
from 196 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.5
+16%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4263851071281990201020202024Swan
202455
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,750
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$16,576
+28%since 2000
from $12,936 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade41.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing17.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services11.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,700
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2021
Median gross rent
$688
+141%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.8%
−42.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−4%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(121)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(65)
Black4.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(3)
Diversity Score27.6%(20)
Diversity Score
28
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
57.5 min
+130%since 2000
from 25.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
5.9%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Female
38.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.0%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Swan, Iowa?

Swan, Iowa has about 72 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Swan, Iowa?

The typical household in Swan, Iowa earns about $32,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Swan, Iowa expensive?

In Swan, Iowa, the median home is worth about $56,700, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Swan, Iowa?

About 0.0% 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 8.0% of people in Swan, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Swan, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Swan, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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