Swisher County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Swisher County, Texas has a population of 6,937, the 186th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $36,165 and the median home value is $86,300. The poverty rate is 30.1%.

Swisher County Quick Facts

Population 6,937

Median Household Income $36,16590% MOE ±$14,512

Median Home Value $86,30090% MOE ±$6,700

Poverty Rate 30.1%90% MOE ±6.9 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.3%90% MOE ±3.3 pts

Median Age 36.4 years90% MOE ±1.5 years

Homeownership Rate 66.4%90% MOE ±5.3 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 15.5%90% MOE ±3.5 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 80.0%

Cities/Places 2

Population 6,937 186th of 254

Median Income $36,165 54% lower than state

Poverty Rate 30.1%

Unemployment 4.3%

How Swisher County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	7,432	6,937	-6.7%
Median household income	$48,946	$36,165	No clear change (-26.1%)
Median home value¹	$99,195	$86,300	-13.0%
Median gross rent	$925	$783	No clear change (-15.4%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Swisher

$36,165

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Swisher

$86,300

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 35.8%

$25K-$50K 24.3%

$50K-$100K 20.4%

$100K+ 19.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

9.0%

$10K-$15K

4.1%

$15K-$20K

14.6%

$20K-$25K

8.1%

$25K-$30K

4.8%

$30K-$35K

8.5%

$35K-$40K

2.1%

$40K-$45K

1.4%

$45K-$50K

7.4%

$50K-$60K

11.3%

$60K-$75K

2.4%

$75K-$100K

6.8%

$100K-$125K

7.3%

$125K-$150K

6.0%

$150K-$200K

1.9%

$200K+

4.2%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

52.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.4%

Renter 33.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $783/mo 26.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.9%

18-34

23.6%

35-54

24.0%

55-74

21.8%

75+

6.7%

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	4,422	$32,288	31.9%	$81,100
Kress	642	$30,357	38.0%	$87,600

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Population Overview

Swisher County is located in Texas with a total population of 6,937. It is the 186th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Swisher County is 36.4 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Swisher County is $36,165. This is 54% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 55% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 30.1%. This is 118% 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 19% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $86,300. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Swisher County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.4% 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 46.3% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 41.5%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

15.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Swisher County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, 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 6,937, making it the 186th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Swisher County?

The median household income in Swisher County is $36,165 with a poverty rate of 30.1%.

How many cities are in Swisher County, Texas?

Swisher County contains 2 Census-designated places.