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Swain County Schools
Swain County Schools is a unified school district in North Carolina with a community population of 10,179. The median household income is $51,236 and the median age is 44.7.
10,179
Population
21
People / sq mi
$51,236
Median Income
44.7
Median Age
Swain County Schools covers 489 sq mi of land at 20.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 55.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$51,236
Median Household Income
$33,524
Per Capita Income
12.6%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$222,600
Median Home Value
$740
Median Rent
70.9%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
86.5%
High School+
22.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Swain County Schools serves a community with a population of 10,179 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in North Carolina.
The median household income in Swain County Schools is $51,236, with a per capita income of $33,524. The poverty rate is 12.6%.
Swain County Schools is 77.9% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 55.8% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Swain County Schools, 86.5% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Swain County Schools is $222,600, with a median rent of $740. The homeownership rate is 70.9%.
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Data for Swain County Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3704440).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.