Swifton, Arkansas
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Swifton is a city located in Jackson County, Arkansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 871. Swifton is the hometown of Baseball Hall of Famer George Kell.
Geography
Image:ARMap-doton-Swifton.png Swifton is located at 35°49'27" North, 91°7'44" West (35.824274, -91.129001)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.3 km² (0.5 mi²). 1.3 km² (0.5 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 871 people, 335 households, and 245 families residing in the city. The population density was 672.6/km² (1,752.3/mi²). There were 365 housing units at an average density of 281.9/km² (734.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.93% White, 0.46% Black or African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.03% from other races, and 0.46% from two or more races. 2.30% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 335 households out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.5% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.6% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the city the population was spread out with 28.0% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $24,375, and the median income for a family was $31,375. Males had a median income of $22,500 versus $15,682 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,922. 22.9% of the population and 17.5% of families were below the poverty line. 34.3% of those under the age of 18 and 24.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.