2023 ACS Census Data · Population 6,981
Swisher County is a small rural county in Texas with a population of 6,981. The median household income is $39,031, 40% below the national average. The poverty rate is 29.5%, median home value is $89,200, and 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
6,981
2023 estimate
Rank #2740 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$39,031
Household
Rank #3068 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$89,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #3063 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
20.1%
Adults 25+
Rank #1880 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
43.3%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
9.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
29.5%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
40% below Texas avg·40% below national avg
Poverty Rate
97% below Texas avg·97% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
11% below Texas avg·12% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$23,065
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
29.5%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
50.9%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
48% below Texas avg·57% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
24% below Texas avg·21% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
9% below Texas avg·9% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
7% below Texas avg·4% below national avg
Housing Units
3,038
Households
2,453
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,308
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
73.6%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
20 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
7% below Texas avg·16% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% below Texas avg·9% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
11.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
27.4%
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