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Swifton, AR map Population (year 2000): 871. Estimated population in July 2006: 805 (-7.6% change)
 

Males: 413  (47.4%)
Females: 458  (52.6%)

Jackson County

Median resident age:  34.8 years
Arkansas median age:  36.0 years

Zip codes: 72471.


Estimated median household income in 2005: $25,400 (it was $24,375 in 2000)
Swifton  $25,400
Arkansas:  $34,999

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $42,200 (it was $38,400 in 2000)
Swifton  $42,200
Arkansas:  $87,400

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Races in Swifton:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.7%)
  • Hispanic (2.3%)
  • Other race (1.0%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)

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Ancestries: United States (38.2%), Irish (7.8%), English (4.4%), German (4.2%), Scottish (1.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 250 feet

Land area: 0.50 square miles.

Population density: 1632 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Swifton

  • High school or higher: 66.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.3%
  • Unemployed: 5.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 28.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Swifton city

  • Never married: 17.3%
  • Now married: 61.2%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 7.7%
  • Divorced: 12.5%

2 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.2%
Arkansas:  2.8%



According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Swifton, Arkansas in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Swifton to the number of sex offenders is 811 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Swifton:  0.8% ($320)
Arkansas:  0.7% ($500)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jonesboro, AR (29.9 miles , pop. 55,515).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (93.4 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (441.5 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Alicia, AR (5.8 miles) , Tuckerman, AR (8.3 miles ), Minturn, AR (12.4 miles) , Grubbs, AR (12.6 miles ), Egypt, AR (13.0 miles) , Cash, AR (13.6 miles ), Campbell Station, AR (13.7 miles ), Lynn, AR (15.2 miles ).

Latitude: 35.82 N, Longitude: 91.13 W


Area code: 870

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Population change in the 1990s: +34 (+4.1%).



Most common industries for males:



  • Metal and metal products (12%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (11%)
  • Construction (10%)
  • Truck transportation (10%)
  • Food (8%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (5%)
  • Educational services (5%)


Most common industries for females:



  • Health care (19%)
  • Educational services (16%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (11%)
  • Accommodation and food services (11%)
  • Food and beverage stores (6%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Metal and metal products (3%)


Most common occupations for males



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (13%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4%)


Most common occupations for females



  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (10%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6%)
  • Cashiers (5%)


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Crime in Swifton (2004):
  • 0 murders (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 rapes (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 robberies (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 assaults (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 1 burglary (120.9 per 100,000)
  • 2 thefts (241.8 per 100,000)
  • 2 auto thefts (241.8 per 100,000)
  • City-data.com crime index = 37.5 (higher means more crime, US average = 315.1)

Crime in Swifton (2006):
  • 0 murders (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 rapes (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 robberies (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 assaults (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 2 burglaries (243.9 per 100,000)
  • 1 larceny count (122.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 auto thefts (0.0 per 100,000)
  • City-data.com crime index = 22.0 (higher means more crime, US average = 309.6)

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 2 (1 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  1.23
US city average:  3.00

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Swifton-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Arkansas state average. It is 163% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/15/1968, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 7.4 miles away from the Swifton city center killed 35 people and injured 364 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 3/15/1984, a category 4 tornado 25.5 miles away from the city center killed 5 people and injured 12 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


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Birthplace of: George Kell - (born 1922), baseball player.


Hospitals/medical centers near Swifton:
  • HARRIS HOSPITAL (about 19 miles; NEWPORT, AR)
  • NEWPORT HOSPITAL AND CLINIC INC (about 19 miles; NEWPORT, AR)
  • LAWRENCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; WALNUT RIDGE, AR)

Political contributions by individuals in Swifton, AR

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Swifton:
  • MILLINGTON MUNI (about 94 miles; MILLINGTON, TN; ID: NQA)
  • LITTLE ROCK AFB (about 95 miles; JACKSONVILLE, AR; ID: LRF)
  • MEMPHIS INTL (about 98 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; ID: MEM)
Other public-use airports nearest to Swifton:
  • NEWPORT MUNI (about 14 miles; NEWPORT, AR; ID: M19)
  • SALLY WOFFORD (about 23 miles; WEINER, AR; ID: 8M2)
  • WALNUT RIDGE REGIONAL (about 25 miles; WALNUT RIDGE, AR; ID: ARG)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Swifton:
  • ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 32 miles; STATE UNIVERSITY, AR; Full-time enrollment: 8,696)
  • HARDING UNIVERSITY (about 58 miles; SEARCY, AR; FT enrollment: 3,959)
  • ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-BEEBE BRANCH (about 74 miles; BEEBE, AR; FT enrollment: 3,840)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS (about 91 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; FT enrollment: 15,831)
  • SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-UNION CAMPUS (about 91 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; FT enrollment: 6,979)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER (about 91 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; FT enrollment: 2,019)
  • UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS (about 99 miles; CONWAY, AR; FT enrollment: 7,693)
Public high school in Swifton:
  • SWIFTON HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 136; Location: 300 ASHLEY; Grades: 07 - 12)
Public elementary/middle school in Swifton:
  • SWIFTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 126; Location: 300 ASHLEY; Grades: KG - 06)

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Average household size:
This city:  2.6 people
Arkansas:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  73.4%
Whole state:  70.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.0%
Whole state:  3.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  22.9%
Whole state:  15.8%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  10.0%
Whole state:  6.6%

Swifton compared to Arkansas state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Swifton (2007 data):
  • First Community Bank: Swifton Branch at Railroad Street, branch established on 1943-10-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $720.7 mil, Deposits: $579.3 mil, headquarters in Jonesboro, AR, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 25 total offices



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Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,111
Water Supply 1$2,046$24,5521$962
Police Protection - Officers 3$5,231$20,9240$0
Streets and Highways 1$1,559$18,7080$0
Judicial and Legal 0$0 2$300
Totals for Government 5$8,836$21,2064$2,373


Swifton government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $28,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $83,000
    Police Protection: $76,000
    Financial Administration: $51,000
    Water Utilities: $34,000
    Solid Waste Management: $32,000
    Fire Protection: $10,000
    Health Services - Other: $2,000
    Parks & Recreation: $2,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Support: $30,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $70,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $51,000
    Interest Earnings: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $113,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $30,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $55,000
    General Support: $15,000
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $81,000
    Public Utilities: $19,000
    Property: $6,000
    NEC: $5,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $31,000

5.37% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($25,493 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.37%
Arkansas average:  7.98%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from White County, AR  0.83% ($15,953 average AGI)
from Independence County, AR  0.58% ($22,900)
from Pulaski County, AR  0.44% ($48,870)


6.79% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($38,487 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.79%
Arkansas average:  7.29%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to White County, AR  0.99% ($34,635 average AGI)
to Craighead County, AR  0.87% ($30,370)
to Independence County, AR  0.72% ($121,658)


Strongest AM radio stations in Swifton:
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • KNBY (1280 AM; 1 kW; NEWPORT, AR; Owner: NEWPORT BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KOTC (830 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KENNETT, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • WJCE (680 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
  • KRLW (1320 AM; 1 kW; WALNUT RIDGE, AR; Owner: COMBINED MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KXJK (950 AM; 5 kW; FORREST CITY, AR; Owner: FORREST CITY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KNEA (970 AM; 1 kW; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Swifton:
  • KFIN (107.9 FM; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KASU (91.9 FM; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KIYS (101.9 FM; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: ,CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KBZR (95.9 FM; HARRISBURG, AR; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KJLV (105.3 FM; HOXIE, AR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KABK-FM (97.7 FM; AUGUSTA, AR; Owner: FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH, INC.)
  • KLLN (90.9 FM; NEWARK, AR; Owner: NEWARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS)
  • KZLE (93.1 FM; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: WRD ENTERTAINMENT, INC.)
  • KAOG (90.5 FM; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KDEZ (100.5 FM; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ARKANSAS, LLC)
  • KOKR (96.7 FM; NEWPORT, AR; Owner: NEWPORT BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Swifton:
  • KAIT (Channel 8; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • KTEJ (Channel 19; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • K46EM (Channel 46; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KVTJ (Channel 48; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: AGAPE CHURCH, INC.)

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