Swanton is a village in Saline County, Nebraska, United States.

[5] According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.20 square miles (0.52 km2), all land.

[6] Swanton was originally called Morris, and under the later name was established in 1883 when the railroad was extended to that point.

34.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

44.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were no families and 14.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 22.2% of those over 64.