Swift County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Swift County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 9,787. It is the 68th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Swift County is 43.4 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. 11.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Swift County is $62,601. This is 29% lower than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.8%. This is 18% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 2% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $147,100. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $305,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Swift County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Swift County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.9%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 6.7%.

Education

23.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.5%.