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Swan

Iowa · 76 residents · 0.617 sq mi
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Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 45 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $75,000. The poverty rate of 30.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
76
−37%since 2000
from 121 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
123 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 196 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+22%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4263851071281990201020202024Swan
202455
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$29,346
+127%since 2000
from $12,936 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.9%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.4%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food12.1%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2021
Owner-occupied
84.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
15.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(121)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(64)
Black2.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.8%(8)
Diversity Score
11
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+29%since 2000
from 25.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2011
from 16.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
82.5%
+39.6 ptssince 2011
from 42.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.2%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Female
43.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−81.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Swan, Iowa?

Swan, Iowa has about 76 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Swan, Iowa expensive?

In Swan, Iowa, the median home is worth about $75,000.

How educated are people in Swan, Iowa?

About 18.2% 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 30.4% 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 16 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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