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Swisher

Iowa · 914 residents · 0.934 sq mi
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Swisher is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $201,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 45% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% 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
914
+12%since 2000
from 813 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
979 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 870 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+13%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5897519131K1K1990201020202024Swisher
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,375
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,660
+49%since 2000
from $24,596 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$201,700
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $533 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
14.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+16%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(857)
Black1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(14)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other3.6%(33)
Diversity Score14.9%(136)
Diversity Score
15
+870%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+112%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 82.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.4%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.5%
−98.3 ptssince 2013
from 98.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Swisher, Iowa?

Swisher, Iowa has about 914 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Swisher, Iowa?

The typical household in Swisher, Iowa earns about $89,375 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 $201,700, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Swisher, Iowa?

About 35.1% 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 4.5% of people in Swisher, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Swisher, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Swisher, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 271 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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