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Swink, CO


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Swink, Colorado

Swink, Colorado, in Otero county, is 55 miles E of Pueblo, Colorado (center to center) and 86 miles SE of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The town has a population of 696.

The People and Families of Swink

In Swink, about 65% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Swink had a median family income of $46,667.

Swink Housing

In Swink, 78% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the town without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Swink, 92% of commuters drive to work. In Swink, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual. Most residents would agree that driving around the town is a bit easier than around other towns of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophySwink Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 9%Swink Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Swink Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Swink, CO

Comparing Swink to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity98
Male Share of the Population85
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Age of the Population79
Well-Paid Single Men65
Senior Citizens68
Female Share of the Population36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults85
Median Family Income76
People in Middle Class or Better76
People Above Poverty65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home74
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Housing Recently Built64
People Living Alone55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
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