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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Swisher County

Texas · 8,378 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 $29,846. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $40,500. Households here earn about 25% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,378
+3%since 1990
from 8,133 in 1990
1990 – 2025
9 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 9 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.6
Unchangedsince 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Swisher County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,846
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,569 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,326
+48%since 1990
from $9,692 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.4%
−7.0 ptssince 1990
from 24.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$40,500
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$387
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $284 in 1990
US average: $602
70.4%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 68.4% in 1990
29.6% rent
1.4
−21%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(5,649)
Black4.6%(374)
Hispanic / Latino30.4%(2,474)
Asian0.1%(12)
Diversity Score77.7%(6,319)
2000
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(4,849)
Black5.8%(487)
Hispanic / Latino35.2%(2,951)
Asian0.1%(5)
Diversity Score66%(5,529)
66
−15%since 1990
from 78 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.2%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.7%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 61.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.4 min
−7%since 1990
from 13.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Swisher County, Texas?

Swisher County, Texas has about 8,378 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Swisher County, Texas earns about $29,846 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 $40,500, and the typical rent is about $387 a month.

How educated are people in Swisher County, Texas?

About 16.2% 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 17.4% of people in Swisher County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Swisher County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Swisher County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 245 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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