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The City of Swisher had a population of 948 as of July 1, 2019. Swisher ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Iowa. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Swisher is located at latitude 41.8456 and longitude -91.693 in Johnson County. The formal boundaries for the City of Swisher encompass a land area of 0.82 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Johnson County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6). The elevation is 794 feet.
The City of Swisher (GNIS ID: 2396017) has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Swisher is located within Township of Jefferson, a minor civil division (MCD) of Johnson County.
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HOUSING AFFORDABILITY INDEX | |
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| Swisher, IA Housing Affordability Index is 190 State of Iowa Housing Affordability Index is 164 | |
| The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability. | |
WEALTH INDEX | |
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| Swisher, IA Wealth Index is 108 State of Iowa Wealth Index is 86 | |
| The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level. | |
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POPULATION | |
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| Total Population | 948 (100%) |
| Population in Households | 948 (100.0%) |
| Population in Families | 815 (86.0%) |
| Population in Group Quarters1 | 0 |
| Population Density | 1,169 |
| Diversity Index2 | 9 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $91,210 |
| Average Household Income | $102,459 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,004 |
| Wealth Index4 | 108 |
HOUSING | |
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| Total Housing Units | 375 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 329 (87.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 40 (10.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 6 ( 1.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $226,333 |
| Housing Affordability Index3 | 190 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 369 |
| Average Household Size | 2.57 |
| Family Households | 272 |
| Average Family Size | 3 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR | 2010-2019 | 2019-2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 0.82% | 0.83% |
| Households | 0.76% | 0.8% |
| Families | 0.49% | 0.65% |
| Median Household Income | 2.89% | |
| Per Capita Income | 2.95% |
The table below compares Swisher to the other 1,008 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Iowa by rank and percentile using July 1, 2019 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 304 | 70th |
| Population Density | # 205 | 80th |
| Diversity Index | # 571 | 43rd |
| Median Household Income | # 28 | 97th |
| Per Capita Income | # 73 | 93rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Iowa Census Data Comparison Tool.
