Swain County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37173 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,013 | — | #2,225 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $52,349 | -30.3% | #2,640 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.6 years | +9.5% | #1,330 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $207,000 | -26.6% | #1,336 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $742 | -36.2% | #2,518 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.1% | +51.6% | #2,580 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Swain County has a population of 14,013, making it the #2,225 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.6 years, which is 9.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Swain County is $52,349, ranking #2,640 out of 3,222 counties — 30.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.1% and unemployment stands at 7.6%.
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The median home value in Swain County is $207,000 (-26.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $742/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.7%.
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76.2% of residents in Swain County have health insurance coverage, which is 17.0% below the national rate.
About Swain County, North Carolina
Swain County, North Carolina has a total population of 14,013, making it the 2,225th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Swain County is 42.6 years, which is 9.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Swain County is $52,349, which ranks #2,640 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 30.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6%.
The median home value in Swain County is $207,000, 26.6% below the national median. Renters in Swain County pay a median gross rent of $742 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Swain County, 21.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 76.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.4 min.
Swain County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 59.2% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (27.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.5%).
All data for Swain County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.