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Swifton, AR
City in Jackson County, Arkansas.
Population
1,101
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,035
ZIP codes
0
Swifton and its ZIP codes
Swifton at a glance
- Swifton is about 35 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,000, 5% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $80,000 (57% below Arkansas) and median rent is $573 a month.
Local data for Swifton, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Swifton, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,000
Poverty rate
29.4%
Median home value
$80,000
Median rent
$573/mo
Homeownership
62.3%
Bachelor's or higher
7.6%
Median age
27.7
Average commute
29.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (150), German Americans (47), Mexican Americans (10).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Swifton.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,525
5,084 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,459
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$106M
FY 2026, $6,322 per person
How people get to work
Swifton, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.6%
- Carpooled3.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 29.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Swifton, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
505
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
136
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 28°F
47.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Swifton, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.6%
U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
21.0%
U.S. 12.8% +8.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.5%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Swifton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AliciaTown | 5.4 mi | 0.4 |
| TuckermanCity | 8.1 mi | 2.7 |
| EgyptTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| CashTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| GrubbsCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| MinturnTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Campbell StationCity | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| LynnTown | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| StrawberryTown | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| DiazCity | 14 mi | 5.9 |
| NewportCity | 16 mi | 13.6 |
| JacksonportTown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| HoxieCity | 17 mi | 6.7 |
| AmagonTown | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| PowhatanTown | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| PortiaTown | 18 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Swifton, AR in?
- Swifton is in Jackson County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Swifton, AR?
- About 1,101 people live in Swifton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Swifton?
- Nearby places include Alicia (5.4 mi), Tuckerman (8.1 mi), Egypt (11 mi), Cash (11 mi), Grubbs (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023