Swifton, Arkansas facts for kids
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Swifton, Arkansas
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Location of Swifton in Jackson County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.54 sq mi (1.40 km2) |
| • Land | 0.54 sq mi (1.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 733 |
| • Density | 1,354.90/sq mi (523.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72471
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-68360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405555 |
Swifton is a small city in Jackson County, Arkansas, United States. It is led by Mayor Craig Crider. In 2020, about 733 people lived there. Swifton is also known as the hometown of George Kell, a famous baseball player.
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About Swifton's Location
Swifton is located in the state of Arkansas. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 1.4 square kilometers (0.54 square miles) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Swifton's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Swifton has changed over many years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 56 | — | |
| 1900 | 206 | — | |
| 1910 | 290 | 40.8% | |
| 1920 | 450 | 55.2% | |
| 1930 | 488 | 8.4% | |
| 1940 | 484 | −0.8% | |
| 1950 | 539 | 11.4% | |
| 1960 | 601 | 11.5% | |
| 1970 | 703 | 17.0% | |
| 1980 | 859 | 22.2% | |
| 1990 | 830 | −3.4% | |
| 2000 | 871 | 4.9% | |
| 2010 | 798 | −8.4% | |
| 2020 | 733 | −8.1% | |
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In 2020, the city had 733 residents. Most of the people living in Swifton were White (91.68%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and other races. About 1.36% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Learning in Swifton
Students in Swifton attend schools that are part of the Jackson County School District. This district includes Tuckerman Elementary School, Swifton Middle School, and Tuckerman High School. The Swifton School District joined the Jackson County School District on July 1, 2004.
Famous People from Swifton
Swifton has been home to several notable individuals:
- William P. Bowden – A retired major general in the United States Air Force.
- George Kell – A well-known Major League Baseball player. He is also a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
- Skeeter Kell – Another Major League Baseball player.
- Bobby Winkles – A baseball manager for both college and Major League teams. He grew up in Swifton.
See also
- In Spanish: Swifton (Arkansas) para niños
