Swisher, Iowa facts for kids
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Swisher, Iowa
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Location of Swisher, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Johnson |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.81 sq mi (2.10 km2) |
| • Land | 0.81 sq mi (2.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
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| • Total | 914 |
| • Density | 1,127.00/sq mi (435.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52338
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-76890 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0462157 |
Swisher is a small city located in Johnson County, Iowa, in the United States. It is part of the larger Iowa City area. In 2020, the city had a population of 914 people.
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Exploring Swisher's Location
Swisher is found at specific coordinates: 41.844983 degrees North and 91.694909 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau reports that Swisher covers a total area of about 0.82 square miles (2.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Understanding Swisher's Population
The number of people living in Swisher has changed over many years. Here is a look at how the population has grown:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1940 | 93 | — |
| 1950 | 205 | +120.4% |
| 1960 | 271 | +32.2% |
| 1970 | 417 | +53.9% |
| 1980 | 654 | +56.8% |
| 1990 | 645 | −1.4% |
| 2000 | 813 | +26.0% |
| 2010 | 879 | +8.1% |
| 2020 | 914 | +4.0% |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, a census counted 914 people living in Swisher. These people lived in 377 households, and 280 of these were families. The city had about 1,127 people per square mile. There were 388 homes, with about 478 homes per square mile.
Most people in Swisher were White (94.3%). Other groups included Black or African American (1.0%), Asian (0.1%), and people of two or more races (4.4%). About 1.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
- About 34.5% of households had children under 18.
- Many households (59.4%) were married couples.
- About 25.7% of households were not families.
- Nearly 19.1% of households had only one person living there.
- About 6.9% of households had someone 65 years or older living alone.
The average age in Swisher was 40.3 years.
- 25.4% of residents were under 20.
- 4.8% were between 20 and 24.
- 24.7% were between 25 and 44.
- 29.1% were between 45 and 64.
- 16.0% were 65 or older.
The population was almost evenly split between males (49.6%) and females (50.4%).
Population in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 879 people in Swisher. There were 344 households, with 260 of them being families. The population density was about 1,072 people per square mile. There were 350 homes, with about 426 homes per square mile.
The racial makeup of the city in 2010 was mostly White (97.8%). Other groups included African American (0.8%), Native American (0.1%), and Asian (0.6%). About 1.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
- About 35.5% of households had children under 18.
- Most households (65.7%) were married couples.
- About 24.4% of households were not families.
- Nearly 19.8% of households had only one person living there.
- About 7.5% of households had someone 65 years or older living alone.
The average age in the city was 39.5 years.
- 25.3% of residents were under 18.
- 5.7% were between 18 and 24.
- 30.9% were between 25 and 44.
- 26.9% were between 45 and 64.
- 11.1% were 65 or older.
The population was almost evenly split between males (49.6%) and females (50.4%).
See also
In Spanish: Swisher (Iowa) para niños
