Swift supposedly buried treasure in the area which has never been recovered.

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 424 people, 196 households, and 117 families residing in the city.

There were 229 housing units at an average density of 212.5 per square mile (82.0/km2).

37.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[6] The annual Swift Silver Mine Festival is held on Labor Day weekend each year.