Swift County GIS Maps
Swift County, Minnesota, has 9,838 residents and covers 742 square miles. The population grew 0.6% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Swift County is 27151.
Benson is the county's largest population center. Swift County also includes 6 zip codes, 4 public school districts and 48 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Swift County Trends
- Population
- 9,838▴
- Median Home Value
- $147,100▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 2,864▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Swift County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Swift County Population
Swift County had 9,838 residents in 2020. That was 0.6% higher than in 2010. Swift County had 2,118 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 13 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Benson, Appleton and Kerkhoven.
Population Trend in Swift County MN
Swift County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Swift County Zip Codes
Swift County has 6 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Benson (56215), Appleton (56208) and Kerkhoven (56252). Benson is the largest zip by population, with about 4,765 residents or 48% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 82% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Swift County MN
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56215 | Benson | 4,765 | ▴ 1.5% |
| 56208 | Appleton | 2,029 | ▾ -1.8% |
| 56252 | Kerkhoven | 1,313 | ▴ 6.1% |
| 56271 | Murdock | 1,292 | ▴ 8% |
| 56231 | Danvers | 361 | ▾ -7.4% |
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Swift County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Swift County Demographics
Swift County has a median age of 43.4, which makes the county a little older than Minnesota overall. About 23.4% of residents are under 18, while 23.5% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 26.2% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 23% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 38.8%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Swift County MN
Median Age
43.4
Under 18
23.4%
Age 65+
23.5%
Bachelor's+
23%
Swift County School Districts
Swift County is served by 4 public school districts with 2,864 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Lac Qui Parle Valley, Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg and Benson Public. Those three districts account for about 85% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has grown modestly since 2017 across the districts shown on the county map.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Swift County MN
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lac Qui Parle Valley School District | 890 | 31.1% | ▴ 6.7% |
| Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg | 777 | 27.1% | ▾ -2.5% |
| Benson Public School District | 760 | 26.5% | ▾ -1.8% |
| Hancock Public School District | 437 | 15.3% | ▴ 0.7% |
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Swift County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Swift County Housing & Real Estate
Swift County has a median home value of $147,100 and a median gross rent of $900. About 74% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Minnesota median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $175,375 and homes spent about 145 days on the market.
Swift County Housing Mix
Swift County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Swift County Housing Trends
Swift County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Swift County, MN
Swift County has 446 business listings across 192 categories. The largest categories in Swift County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (23, 5.2%), Lake (9, 2.0%), and Public And Government Association (8, 1.8%). The full Swift County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Swift County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Swift County, MN
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 23 | 5.2% |
| Lake | 9 | 2.0% |
| Public And Government Association | 8 | 1.8% |
| Gas Stations | 8 | 1.8% |
| Convenience Stores | 8 | 1.8% |
| Bar And Grill Restaurant | 8 | 1.8% |
| Elementary School | 7 | 1.6% |
| Contractors | 7 | 1.6% |
| Farm | 6 | 1.3% |
| Industrial Equipment | 6 | 1.3% |
Swift County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Glacial Plains Cooperative | Agricultural Cooperatives | Murdock |
| Schwenk Air LLC | Agricultural Service | Appleton |
| Nutrien Ag Solutions | Agriculture | Benson |
| Telford Airport | Airport | Appleton |
| Whistle Stop | American Restaurants | Benson |
| Brensue Labs | Animal Shelters | Benson |
| Swift County Archers | Archery Range | Benson |
| Nostalgia Gal | Arts And Crafts | Benson |
| Pioneer Public Television | Arts And Entertainment | Appleton |
| Gabriel House | Assisted Living Facility | Murdock |
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Swift County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Swift County Basemaps
Swift County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Swift County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Swift County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Swift County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.