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 155 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% |
| Named for : | Henry Adoniram Swift |
| Altitude : | 1,024 feet / 312 meters |
| Capital : | Benson |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1870 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:04:09 (23rd February 2025) |
| Density : | 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.62% (2010-2020) |
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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The largest city of Swift County is Benson with a population of 319. Other cities include, Murdock population 260, Appleton population 187, Fairfield population 122 and De Graff population 120. See all Swift County cities & populated places.
Swift County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Swift County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Benson | 319 | City in Minnesota |
| Murdock | 260 | Human settlement in Swift County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Kerkhoven | 225 | Township in Swift County, Minnesota |
| Appleton | 187 | City in Swift County, Minnesota, United States |
| Fairfield | 122 | Unincorporated community in Minnesota |
| De Graff | 120 | City in Minnesota |
| Danvers | 89 | City in Swift County, Minnesota, United States |
| Holloway | 85 | City in Minnesota |
| Clontarf | 82 | Township in Swift County, Minnesota |
- Official Website
Official website of Swift County
Swift County has 2 neighbours.
- Chippewa County county in the state of Minnesota, United States
- Stevens County county in Minnesota, United States
- Benson
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Swift County decreased by 6.62% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 9,783 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,676 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,632 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,552 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,486 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,376 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,442 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,387 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,323 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,266 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,176 | -0.98% | 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. |
