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Swink, Colorado
Swink town hall (2017)
Swink town hall (2017)
Location of Swink in Otero County, Colorado.
Location of Swink in Otero County, Colorado.
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
 (2020)
 • 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)
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:

Historical population
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%
U.S. Decennial Census

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.

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