Swain County's estimated 2026 population is 14,001 with a growth rate of -0.16% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Swain County is the 89th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 14,006 and has seen a growth of -0.04% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.6 years
Female: 44.4 years
Male: 41.2 years
There are 11,097 adults, (2,789 of whom are seniors) in Swain County.
Female: 7,314 (52.2%)
Male: 6,699 (47.8%)
The racial composition of Swain County includes 59.47% White, 27.51% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,333 | 59.47% |
| Native American | 3,855 | 27.51% |
| Two or more races | 1,370 | 9.78% |
| Black or African American | 363 | 2.59% |
| Asian | 69 | 0.49% |
| Other race | 23 | 0.16% |
Swain County's average per capita income is $39,867. Household income levels show a median of $52,349. The poverty rate stands at 19.11%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $95,396 | - |
| Families | $69,141 | $88,846 |
| Households | $52,349 | $74,210 |
| Non Families | $26,427 | $38,879 |
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