Swift County, Minnesota

MN · FIPS 27151 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 9,748 #2,505 / 3,222
22th
Median Household Income $60,412 -19.6% #2,050 / 3,222
36th
Median Age 41.8 years +7.5% #1,565 / 3,222
51th
Median Home Value $161,400 -42.7% #1,999 / 3,222
38th
Median Gross Rent $920 -20.9% #1,331 / 3,222
59th
Poverty Rate 12.0% -4.5% #1,282 / 3,222
60th

Demographics

Swift County has a population of 9,748, making it the #2,505 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.8 years, which is 7.5% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.0%
Native Born
3.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Swift County is $60,412, ranking #2,050 out of 3,222 counties — 19.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.0% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.

Median Household Income
$60,412 −19.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,050 of 3,222
36th percentile
Per Capita Income
$36,134 −12.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,392 of 3,222
57th percentile
Poverty Rate
12.0% −4.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,282 of 3,222
60th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.4% −16.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,608 of 3,222
50th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.2% −28.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,333 of 3,222
59th percentile
Mean Commute Time
21.3 min −22.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,660 of 3,222
17th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Swift County is $161,400 (-42.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $920/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.4%.

Median Home Value
$161,400 −42.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,999 of 3,222
38th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$920 −20.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,331 of 3,222
59th percentile
Homeownership Rate
72.4% +12.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,957 of 3,222
39th percentile
72.4% Homeownership

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Health

91.9% of residents in Swift County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.3% above the national rate.

91.9% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
91.9% +0.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,699 of 3,222
47th percentile

About Swift County, Minnesota

Swift County, Minnesota has a total population of 9,748, making it the 2,505th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Swift County is 41.8 years, which is 7.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Swift County is $60,412, which ranks #2,050 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.

The median home value in Swift County is $161,400, 42.7% below the national median. Renters in Swift County pay a median gross rent of $920 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Swift County, 24.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.3 min.

Swift County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.2%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).

All data for Swift County, Minnesota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.