Demographics & People — Swisher, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,064 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,500 |
| Median Age | 36.2 |
| Total Households | 382 |
| Family Households | 251 |
| Average Household Size | 2.79 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1098 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 986 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 365 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 306 |
| Irish | 219 |
| Czech | 141 |
| American | 140 |
| English | 80 |
| Other groups | 67 |
| Norwegian | 46 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| Dutch | 22 |
Language
| English Only | 974 |
| Spanish | 22 |
| Population 5+ | 999 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 65 |
| Population 18+ | 765 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 15.6% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Swisher, Iowa.