Swift County, Minnesota Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 68th-largest in Minnesota

The population of Swift County, Minnesota is 9,787 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 68th-largest county in Minnesota. The median household income is $62,601, the median home value is $147,100, and the median age is 43.4.

The population of Swift County has declined 1.0% since 2010 (9,759 → 9,666), a -0.07% annualized rate.

Swift County within Minnesota · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

9,787

Population

-0.07%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$62,601

Median Income

$147,100

Median Home Value

Swift County covers 742 sq mi of land at 13.2 people per square mile.

About Swift County, MN

Swift County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 14.8% of the population. Swift County is a county in Minnesota with a population of 9,787.

The typical household here earns about $62,601, below the US median of $78,538. Only 6.5% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $147,100, with typical rent around $900.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 23.0% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. About 7.3% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.

Swift County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Swift County had a population of 9,759 in 2010 and 9,666 in 2024, a -1.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 9,816 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: -0.06%.

Swift County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

9,666

Population (2024)

9,759

Population (2010)

9,816

Peak (2020)

-0.06%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	9,759	-	-	estimate
2011	9,681	-78	-0.80%	estimate
2012	9,637	-44	-0.45%	estimate
2013	9,557	-80	-0.83%	estimate
2014	9,490	-67	-0.70%	estimate
2015	9,379	-111	-1.17%	estimate
2016	9,462	+83	+0.88%	estimate
2017	9,405	-57	-0.60%	estimate
2018	9,319	-86	-0.91%	estimate
2019	9,294	-25	-0.27%	estimate
2020	9,816	+522	+5.62%	estimate
2021	9,800	-16	-0.16%	estimate
2022	9,774	-26	-0.27%	estimate
2023	9,686	-88	-0.90%	estimate
2024	9,666	-20	-0.21%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	90.0%
Black or African American	0.7%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.2%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

43.4

Median Age

48.2%

Female

51.8%

Male

23.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.6%

5–9

5.1%

10–14

7.6%

15–19

6.9%

20–24

5.9%

25–34

9.8%

35–44

11.4%

45–54

10.5%

55–59

7.4%

60–64

6.3%

65–74

12.2%

75–84

7.4%

85+

4.0%

Children (under 15): 18.3% · Seniors (65+): 23.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$62,601$-24,955 vs state
Mean household income	$84,897
Per-capita income	$36,519
Poverty rate	6.5%+1.0% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.4%
Employment-to-population	58.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

26.9%

Manufacturing

14.8%

Agriculture

14.8%

Retail trade

7.2%

Construction

5.8%

Finance & real estate

5.7%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.4%

Public administration

4.3%

The largest employment sector in Swift County is professional & business services, accounting for 26.9% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

7.3%

Carpool

76.9%

Public transit

7.3%

Work from home

21.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$147,100$-158,400 vs state

Median home value

$900

Median rent

74.3%

Homeownership rate

4,697

Total housing units

88.0%

Occupied

12.0%

Vacant

25.7%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.6%

With health insurance

90.7%

With broadband internet

14.8%

Foreign-born

6.0%

Veterans (18+)

17.1%

With a disability

93.9%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

94.5%

High School+

23.0%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Swift County, Minnesota has a population of 9,787 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 68th-largest county in Minnesota. Population density is 13 people per square mile.

The population of Swift County has declined 1.0% since 2010 (9,759 → 9,666), a -0.07% annualized rate.

The median household income in Swift County, Minnesota is $62,601, with mean (average) household income of $84,897 and per-capita income of $36,519. 6.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Swift County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (90.0%), Hispanic or Latino (1.2%), Black or African American (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Swift County, Minnesota is 43.4 years. Residents are 48.2% female and 51.8% male.

The median home value in Swift County is $147,100 and median monthly rent is $900. 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 4,697 total housing units, 12.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Swift County, Minnesota is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 26.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

Minneapolis is among the largest cities associated with Swift County, Minnesota, with a population of 426,845.