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Switz City

Indiana · 293 residents · 0.202 sq mi
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Switz City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,536. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $64,300. The poverty rate of 39.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
293
−6%since 2000
from 311 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,450 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,540 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.9
+9%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2122753384004631990201020202024Switz City
2024306
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,536
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,072
+27%since 2000
from $13,493 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
39.9%
+29.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction10.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing6.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,300
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$238
−53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.3%
−30.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
22.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+90%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(302)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(12)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(280)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2%(6)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0.7%(2)
Diversity Score9.3%(27)
Diversity Score
9
+133%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+4%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% 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
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.9%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.0%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Switz City, Indiana?

Switz City, Indiana has about 293 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Switz City, Indiana?

The typical household in Switz City, Indiana earns about $30,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Switz City, Indiana expensive?

In Switz City, Indiana, the median home is worth about $64,300, and the typical rent is about $238 a month.

How educated are people in Switz City, Indiana?

About 2.6% of adults age 25 and over in Switz City, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Switz City, Indiana?

About 39.9% of people in Switz City, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Switz City, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Switz City, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 53 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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