Swift County, Minnesota
Swift County: county in Minnesota, United States.
About
Swift County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,783 and a population density of 5 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 9,176 inhabitants. Its county seat is Benson. The county was created 156 years ago in 1870.
Quick Facts about Swift County
| Population | 9,176 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Minnesota (United States) |
| Area | 1949 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 45.2827,-95.6814 |
| Named for | Henry Adoniram Swift |
| Altitude | 1,024 feet / 312 meters |
| Capital | Benson |
| Establishment | February 18, 1870 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 08:24:28 (16th September 2026) |
| Density | 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.2% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 66℉ Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Swift County is located at 45°16'58"N 95°40'53"W (45.2827100, -95.6814300). It has 2 neighbors: Chippewa County and Stevens County.
Swift County map
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Swift County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Swift County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
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Weather
A chance of rain showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Swift County
Official Website- Benson
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Swift County decreased by 6.2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,783 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,676 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,632 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,552 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,486 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,376 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,442 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,387 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,323 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,266 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,176 | -0.97% | estimation process |
Minnesota Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | 1,268,408 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Ramsey County | 547,903 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Minneapolis | 433,111 | The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture. |
| Dakota County | 431,807 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Anoka County | 359,921 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Paul | 306,717 | The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. |
| Washington County | 265,476 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Louis County | 198,538 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Stearns County | 162,038 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Olmsted County | 159,298 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Scott County | 150,689 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Wright County | 140,249 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Carver County | 106,565 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Sherburne County | 98,811 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Bloomington | 84,583 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Plymouth | 79,635 | The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |