Total Population
331
Population
Growth Rate
0.36%
Median Age
41
Diversity Index
8.700
As the result of a treaty in 1847, the Winnebago Indians located on lands west of the Mississippi River. A road was cut from the Mississippi River to the Winnebago agency which is, at present, Long Prairie. In addition to providing a route for bringing in the Winnebago, this roadway opened the opportunity for immigration and by the 1860's homesteaders began to settle in the area. In 1893, residents incorporated the Village of Swanville, a community of 180 citizens.
Swanville quickly took advantage of its location in the midst of hardwood forests which were interspersed with agricultural land. A railroad which ran from Little Falls to the Dakotas made transport of goods convenient. Hardwood lumber and agricultural products were shipped by rail.
A Swanville newspaper began publication in 1900. Social events have always been an important part of community life, from social dances and the building of a bandstand to the present day Swanville Carnival. The progressive attitude of Swanville is perhaps best demonstrated by the election of a female mayor, Isabelle Flood, in 1922. One of only two female mayors in the history of Morrison County, she held the office for three terms. Today Swanville continues as a progressive community known best for its production of turkeys.
Present day Swanville has a progressive City Council intent on bringing new industry to town. They have developed an industrial park on the north side of town which has two businesses located there already. The City Council has provided assistance to downtown businesses, enabling them to improve their buildings and because of this attitude the downtown area has been reborn.
Swanville Industrial Park
Households
151
Total Housing Units
166
Owner Occupied
136
Renter Occupied
14
Vacant
15
Median Home Value
$266,176
Average Home Value
$314,815
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
3.25%
Median Household
$67,475 $76,837
Average Household
$79,770 $93,421
Per Capita
$29,694 $34,840
Total Businesses
31
Total Employed
248
Workers 16+
156
2022 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
2
Employed
94
2022 Transportation/Warehouse
Businesses
2
Employed
37
2022 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
7
Employed
31
2022 Wholesale Trade Businesses
Businesses
2
Employed
20
2022 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
3
Employed
20
2022 Food & Beverage Stores
Businesses
3
Employed
15
Some
High School
8
Graduated
High School
89
Associates
Degree
46
Bachelor's
Degree
26
Graduate
Degree
6
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
87
Non-Resident Commuters
69
Drive Alone
118
Carpooled
12
Public
0
Work At Home
9