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Swisher County

Texas · 6,971 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 $36,337. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 1,407 residents. 16% 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 $78,600. The poverty rate of 25.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,971
−17%since 2000
from 8,378 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 9 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+12%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Swisher County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,337
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,846 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,310
+28%since 2000
from $14,326 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction18.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$701
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $387 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
31.6% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+59%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.2%(3,219)
Black5.8%(407)
Hispanic / Latino45.1%(3,147)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other3%(211)
Diversity Score72.7%(5,066)
Segregation Score17.2%(1,197)
Diversity Score
73
+10%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
17
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+82%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.8%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
12.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.7%
−55.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Swisher County, Texas?

Swisher County, Texas has about 6,971 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Swisher County, Texas earns about $36,337 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 $78,600, and the typical rent is about $701 a month.

How educated are people in Swisher County, Texas?

About 15.9% 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 25.3% of people in Swisher County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Swisher County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Swisher County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,162 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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