Swanton
Census-designated place in Garrett County, Maryland
Swanton is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Garrett County, Maryland, with 66 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,300 ft (701 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kitzmiller, 5.5 miles SE.
- 66residents (2020 Census)
- 2,300 ftelevation · 701 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.0 km²
- 172 / sq mipopulation density
- 21561ZIP code
About Swanton
Swanton is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Garrett County, Maryland, United States. Swanton is home to Deep Creek Lake State Park and many private homes on or near Deep Creek Lake. Additionally, Swanton is local to Wisp Ski Resort and close to several other recreation areas, such as Jennings Randolph Lake and Ohiopyle State Park.A church and a post office are located in the downtown area.
Anderson Chapel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
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Swanton had 66 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 66 |
|---|---|
| Density | 172 per sq mi (66 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Swanton at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Garrett County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 66 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.38 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,300 ft (701 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4599° N, 79.2327° W |
| ZIP code | 21561 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2476450 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Swanton
- Kitzmiller5.5 mi SE
- Deer Park5.6 mi SW
- Elk Garden, WV6.5 mi SE
- Bloomington8.4 mi E
- Loch Lynn Heights8.8 mi SW
- Mountain Lake Park8.9 mi SW
- Luke9.4 mi E
- Oakland9.5 mi W
- Piedmont, WV10.0 mi E
- Franklin10.0 mi E
- Westernport10.3 mi E
- Accident12.4 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Swanton
What county is Swanton in?
Swanton is in Garrett County, Maryland.
What is the population of Swanton, MD?
66 people lived in Swanton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Swanton, MD?
The ZIP code of Swanton is 21561.
What is the elevation of Swanton?
2,300 feet (701 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Swanton?
Kitzmiller (5.5 mi), Deer Park (5.6 mi), Elk Garden (6.5 mi), Bloomington (8.4 mi), Loch Lynn Heights (8.8 mi).
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