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Swifton, AR


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Swifton, Arkansas

Swifton, Arkansas is 23 miles W of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 76 miles NW of Memphis, Tennessee. It is in Jackson county. The population of the city is 871.

The People and Families of Swifton

In Swifton, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Swifton had a median family income of $31,375.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Swifton.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in the city.

Swifton Housing

Of the housing in Swifton, approximately 67% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city.

Commuting

In Swifton, 94% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in Swifton than most cities its size.

High Points

Swifton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophySwifton Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophySwifton Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Swifton Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Swifton, AR

Comparing Swifton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population76
Racial Diversity64
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Male Share of the Population45
Senior Citizens44
Age of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults34
Median Family Income24
People Above Poverty24
People in Middle Class or Better24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work33
Short Commute Times32
Public Transportation Use33
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Rents75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
People Living Alone44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime910
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