Swisher County, TX Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Swisher County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,199 | 30,143,883 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 8.0 | 112.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.27% | 1.36% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.6 | 35.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 2,453 | 10,745,192 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Swisher County declined by 8.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 6,981 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Swisher County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Swisher County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $39,268 | $76,510 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 1.74% | 4.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Swisher County is about 49% lower than in Texas.
Housing
| Metric | Swisher County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $625,000 | $248,418 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $728 | $1,338 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 66.0% | 62.6% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Swisher County is about 71.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $728 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Swisher County spend about 25 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 102 hours, about 4.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Swisher County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 12.3 | 22.7 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 24.6 | 45.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 102 | 190 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,172 | $5,877 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 1.9% | 12.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,722 | 9,879 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 189 | 1,441 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Texas:
Loving County (3.4 min), Terrell County (5.1 min), Culberson County (6.1 min).
Slowest:
Bandera County (37.3 min), Liberty County (33.7 min), Wilson County (33.6 min).
The average commute time in Swisher County is 12 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Texas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Swisher County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Swisher County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.6% | 29.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | 2.70 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.4), Travis County (0.4), Fort Bend County (0.4).
Lowest:
Kenedy County (0.0), Hudspeth County (0.1), La Salle County (0.1).
Health
Swisher County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Swisher County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.6 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 23.0% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.6% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.8), Travis County (0.8), Denton County (0.8).
Lowest:
Starr County (0.7), Brooks County (0.7), Presidio County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Swisher County, Texas.
What is the population of Swisher County, Texas?
The population of Swisher County, Texas is 7,199, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Swisher County, Texas?
The population density of Swisher County, Texas is 8.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Swisher County, Texas?
The median household income in Swisher County, Texas is $39,268, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Swisher County, Texas?
The median home price in Swisher County, Texas is $625,000, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Swisher County, Texas?
The unemployment rate in Swisher County, Texas is 4.3%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.