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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Swisher

Iowa · 643 residents · 0.934 sq mi
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Swisher is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 170 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $63,300. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents. Households here earn about 38% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

643
−21%vs 2000
vs 813 in 2000
1990 – 2025
688 / sq mi
−21%vs 2000
vs 870 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.5
−6%vs 2000
vs 35.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5897519131K1K1990201020202024Swisher
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,250
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $63,667 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,301
−46%vs 2000
vs $24,596 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.1%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$63,300
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $124,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$413
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $533 in 2000
US average: $450
90.4%
+4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.9% in 2000
9.6% rent
1.7
−10%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(806)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(12)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(636)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(7)
Diversity Score4.9%(32)
5
+221%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.6%
−13.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 26.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
85.7%
−9.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 95.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.2%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.4 min
+78%vs 2000
vs 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Swisher, Iowa?

Swisher, Iowa has about 643 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Swisher, Iowa?

The typical household in Swisher, Iowa earns about $36,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Swisher, Iowa expensive?

In Swisher, Iowa, the median home is worth about $63,300, and the typical rent is about $413 a month.

How educated are people in Swisher, Iowa?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Swisher, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Swisher, Iowa?

About 1.1% of people in Swisher, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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

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