Swisher County, Texas Demographics 2026

Name: Swisher County, Texas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Swisher County, Texas has a population of 6,981, the 187th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $39,031 and the median home value is $89,200. The poverty rate is 29.5%.

Swisher County Quick Facts

Population 6,981

Median Household Income $39,031

Median Home Value $89,200

Poverty Rate 29.5%

Unemployment Rate 4.3%

Median Age 36.5 years

Homeownership Rate 66.0%

Affordability Ratio 2.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.1%

High School Graduation 80.3%

Cities/Places 2

Population 6,981 187th of 254

Median Income $39,031 49% lower than state

Poverty Rate 29.5%

Unemployment 4.3%

Median Household Income

Swisher

$39,031

$76,292

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Swisher

$89,200

$260,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 32.7%

$25K-$50K 25.4%

$50K-$100K 22.0%

$100K+ 19.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.6%

$10K-$15K

5.5%

$15K-$20K

12.5%

$20K-$25K

7.1%

$25K-$30K

8.3%

$30K-$35K

5.3%

$35K-$40K

4.3%

$40K-$45K

1.0%

$45K-$50K

6.4%

$50K-$60K

7.3%

$60K-$75K

5.9%

$75K-$100K

8.8%

$100K-$125K

8.4%

$125K-$150K

5.9%

$150K-$200K

2.0%

$200K+

3.5%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

50.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.0%

Renter 34.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.3x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.3%

18-34

24.3%

35-54

22.4%

55-74

22.5%

75+

6.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Swisher County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Tulia	4,451	$32,299	32.9%	$87,300
Kress	559	$46,875	34.0%	$81,000

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Population Overview

Swisher County is located in Texas with a total population of 6,981. It is the 187th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Swisher County is 36.5 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Swisher County is $39,031. This is 49% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 50% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 29.5%. This is 113% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $89,200. Housing costs are 66% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Swisher County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Swisher County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 45.8% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 41.0%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

20.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Swisher County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Swisher County, Texas?

Swisher County has a population of 6,981, making it the 187th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Swisher County?

The median household income in Swisher County is $39,031 with a poverty rate of 29.5%.

How many cities are in Swisher County, Texas?

Swisher County contains 2 Census-designated places.