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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Swisher County

Texas · 8,133 residents · 890.16 sq mi
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Swisher County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,569. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $33,500. The poverty rate of 24.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

8,133
−3%vs 2000
vs 8,378 in 2000
1990 – 2025
9 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 9 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.7
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 34.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Swisher County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,569
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,846 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,692
−32%vs 2000
vs $14,326 in 2000
US average: $14,340
24.3%
+7.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$33,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $40,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$284
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $387 in 2000
US average: $450
68.4%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.4% in 2000
31.6% rent
1.7
+26%vs 2000
vs 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(4,849)
Black5.8%(487)
Hispanic / Latino35.2%(2,951)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score66%(5,529)
1990
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(5,649)
Black4.6%(374)
Hispanic / Latino30.4%(2,474)
Asian0.1%(12)
Other25.8%(2,098)
Diversity Score77.7%(6,319)
78
+18%vs 2000
vs 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.5%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
61.8%
−7.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.9%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.4 min
+8%vs 2000
vs 12.4 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 County, Texas?

Swisher County, Texas has about 8,133 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Swisher County, Texas?

The typical household in Swisher County, Texas earns about $19,569 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Swisher County, Texas expensive?

In Swisher County, Texas, the median home is worth about $33,500, and the typical rent is about $284 a month.

How educated are people in Swisher County, Texas?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Swisher County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Swisher County, Texas?

About 24.3% of people in Swisher County, Texas 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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