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Population Review

Swain County, NC — Population & Demographics

Swain County, NC has a population of 14,065. The median household income is $55,429 and the median age is 42.6.

14,065

Population

$55,429

Median Income

$209,800

Median Home Value

42.6

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White61.2%
Black or African American1.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)31.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$55,429

Median Household Income

$31,040

Per Capita Income

14.3%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment

Housing

$209,800

Median Home Value

$715

Median Rent

73.3%

Homeownership

Education

87.1%

High School+

21.3%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Swain County, NC has a population of 14,065 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Swain County, NC is $55,429.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.