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Switz City

Indiana · 268 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 $27,875. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $74,400. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 52% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
268
−14%since 2000
from 311 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,327 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,540 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.1
+32%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2122753384004631990201020202024Switz City
2024306
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,875
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,809
+47%since 2000
from $13,493 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
43.3%
+32.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing7.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,400
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$652
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
31.5% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+140%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(251)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(5)
Asian1.1%(3)
Other2.9%(8)
Diversity Score15.9%(43)
Diversity Score
16
+295%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+33%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+27.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 16.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.4%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
43.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−72.6 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Switz City, Indiana?

Switz City, Indiana has about 268 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Switz City, Indiana earns about $27,875 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 $74,400, and the typical rent is about $652 a month.

How educated are people in Switz City, Indiana?

About 4.6% 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 43.3% 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 28 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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