Swisher County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Swisher County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48437
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 437
Geography
- Land Area
- 890.16 sq mi
- Water Area
- 10.53 sq mi
- Total Area
- 900.69 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.526319
- Longitude
- -101.743865
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 6,840
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 5,182
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 3,726 | 54.5% |
| Hispanic | 3,116 | 45.6% |
| White | 2,971 | 43.4% |
| Black | 577 | 8.4% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 41 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 3,040 | 58.7% |
| Hispanic | 2,146 | 41.4% |
| White | 2,453 | 47.3% |
| Black | 487 | 9.4% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 95 | 1.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 6,937
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $39,459
- Poverty Rate
- 27.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,901
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,126 | 59.5% |
| Black | 543 | 7.8% |
| Asian | 120 | 1.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 3,502
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 854 | 24.4% |
| Republican | 1,675 | 47.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 973 | 27.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 1,667 | 47.6% |
| Female | 1,835 | 52.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,073 | 59.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,232 | 35.2% |
| Black | 38 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,596
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 45.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,224 | 59.0% |
| Hispanic | 277 | 22.5% |
| Black | 16 | 42.1% |
| Asian | 14 | 58.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 743 | 44.6% |
| Female | 853 | 46.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,537 (33.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 719 (15.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 3,029
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $90,274
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $856
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.9%
- Work From Home
- 4.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.