Swink, Colorado facts for kids
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Swink, Colorado
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Swink town hall (2017)
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Location of Swink in Otero County, Colorado.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Otero County |
| Incorporated | June 6, 1906 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Statutory Town |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,121 ft (1,256 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 604 |
| • Density | 2,160/sq mi (827/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
81077 (PO Box)
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| Area code(s) | 719 |
| FIPS code | 08-75970 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0204827 |
Swink is a small town located in Otero County, Colorado, United States. It's known as a Statutory Town, which means it follows specific rules set by the state of Colorado. In 2020, about 604 people lived there.
Swink's Story: A Look Back
The town of Swink got its name from an important person named George W. Swink. He was a politician from Colorado.
A post office was opened in Swink in 1906. This was an important step for the community. The town officially became a recognized place on June 6, 1906.
Who Lives in Swink?
The population of Swink has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived in Swink during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 310 | — | |
| 1920 | 465 | 50.0% | |
| 1930 | 418 | −10.1% | |
| 1940 | 374 | −10.5% | |
| 1950 | 336 | −10.2% | |
| 1960 | 348 | 3.6% | |
| 1970 | 381 | 9.5% | |
| 1980 | 668 | 75.3% | |
| 1990 | 584 | −12.6% | |
| 2000 | 696 | 19.2% | |
| 2010 | 617 | −11.4% | |
| 2020 | 604 | −2.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 696 people living in Swink. These people lived in 278 different homes. About 34.5% of these homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in Swink was 39 years old.
Getting Around Swink
Swink is part of Colorado's Bustang network. This is a system of buses that helps people travel across the state. Swink is on the bus route that connects Lamar, Pueblo, and Colorado Springs. This makes it easier for residents to travel to larger cities.
See also
In Spanish: Swink (Colorado) para niños
