Swift County, Minnesota
Located in Minnesota, Swift County has a population of 9,748 residents and a median age of 41.8 years, making it the #2,505 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 12.0%. The median home value is $161,400, and the median household income is $60,412, which is 20% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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 Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
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 Trend
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Education
In Swift County, 24.2% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 28.1% below the national average, ranking #1,333 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Swift County is 79.0 years. 16.0% of adults report poor or fair health and 9.1% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
16.0% of adults in Swift County smoke , 39.7% are obese , and 23.0% report excessive drinking.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 28.7 per 100,000.
Motor Vehicle Deaths Trend
Families & Children
12.6% of children in Swift County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 15.8 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Swift County is 74.3%. The mean commute time is 21.3 min, which is 22.9% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Swift County voted Republican with a margin of 34.2%. The vote was 32.1% Dem / 66.3% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 4.7 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.