Swisher County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48437 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,937 | — | #2,742 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $36,165 | -51.9% | #3,115 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.4 years | -6.4% | #2,825 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $86,300 | -69.4% | #3,127 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $783 | -32.7% | #2,240 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 30.1% | +138.9% | #3,087 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Swisher County has a population of 6,937, making it the #2,742 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.4 years, which is 6.4% below the national median.
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The median household income in Swisher County is $36,165, ranking #3,115 out of 3,222 counties — 51.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 30.1% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.
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The median home value in Swisher County is $86,300 (-69.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $783/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.4%.
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76.7% of residents in Swisher County have health insurance coverage, which is 16.3% below the national rate.
About Swisher County, Texas
Swisher County, Texas has a total population of 6,937, making it the 2,742nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Swisher County is 36.4 years, which is 6.4% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Swisher County is $36,165, which ranks #3,115 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 51.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 30.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.
The median home value in Swisher County is $86,300, 69.4% below the national median. Renters in Swisher County pay a median gross rent of $783 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Swisher County, 15.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 76.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.3 min.
Swisher County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (41.5%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (7.7%).
All data for Swisher County, Texas 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.