Swain County, North Carolina's estimated 2024 population is 13,896 with a growth rate of -0.14% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Swain County, North Carolina is the 88th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 14,006 and has seen a growth of -0.79% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 13,796 | -20 | -0.14% |
| 2028 | 13,816 | -20 | -0.14% |
| 2027 | 13,836 | -20 | -0.14% |
| 2026 | 13,856 | -20 | -0.14% |
| 2025 | 13,876 | -20 | -0.14% |
| 2024 | 13,896 | -20 | -0.14% |
| 2023 | 13,916 | -20 | -0.14% |
| 2022 | 13,936 | -192 | -1.36% |
| 2021 | 14,128 | 25 | 0.18% |
| 2020 | 14,103 | -209 | -1.46% |
| 2019 | 14,312 | 53 | 0.37% |
| 2018 | 14,259 | -9 | -0.06% |
| 2017 | 14,268 | 79 | 0.56% |
| 2016 | 14,189 | -136 | -0.95% |
| 2015 | 14,325 | 87 | 0.61% |
| 2014 | 14,238 | 262 | 1.87% |
| 2013 | 13,976 | -78 | -0.56% |
| 2012 | 14,054 | 49 | 0.35% |
| 2011 | 14,005 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2010 | 14,006 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 11,268 | 985 | 9.58% |
| 1980 | 10,283 | 2,422 | 30.81% |
| 1970 | 7,861 | -526 | -6.27% |
| 1960 | 8,387 | -1,534 | -15.46% |
| 1950 | 9,921 | -2,256 | -18.53% |
| 1940 | 12,177 | 609 | 5.26% |
| 1930 | 11,568 | -1,656 | -12.52% |
| 1920 | 13,224 | 2,821 | 27.12% |
| 1910 | 10,403 | 2,002 | 23.83% |
| 1900 | 8,401 | 1,824 | 27.73% |
| 1890 | 6,577 | 2,793 | 73.81% |
| 1880 | 3,784 | -10,012 | -72.57% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,601 | 61.15% |
| Native American | 4,127 | 29.34% |
| Two or more races | 1,026 | 7.29% |
| Black or African American | 212 | 1.51% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 33 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.07% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,837 | 2.35 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Married | 2,600 | 2.86 | 82.6 | 17.4 |
| Non Family | 1,914 | 1.14 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
| Female | 854 | 3.14 | 71 | 29 |
| Male | 469 | 3.06 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
73.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 857 | 8.8% |
| Associates Degree | 877 | 9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,196 | 12.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 876 | 8.99% |
| High School Graduate | 3,424 | 35.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 395 | 4.06% |
| Some College | 2,115 | 21.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,547 | 5,763 | 1,528 |
| Native American | 2,446 | 2,104 | 346 |
| 2+ Races | 492 | 428 | 153 |
| Hispanic | 273 | 243 | 132 |
| Black | 132 | 119 | 0 |
| Asian | 49 | 12 | 0 |
| Other Race | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 48.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,261 | $58,924 | $47,552 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,725 | $67,969 | $60,550 |
| High School Graduate | $36,284 | $44,127 | $27,927 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,595 | $23,219 | $17,788 |
| Overall | $41,122 | $44,457 | $36,981 |
| Some College | $42,232 | $45,563 | $39,036 |
$41,122
Average Earnings
$44,457
Average Male
$36,981
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.5% of Swain County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 6.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 3.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,348 | 1,598 | 19.14% |
| Native | 4,014 | 671 | 16.72% |
| Multiple | 999 | 474 | 47.45% |
| Hispanic | 715 | 212 | 29.65% |
| Black | 158 | 89 | 56.33% |
| Asian | 56 | 37 | 66.07% |
| Other | 33 | 21 | 63.64% |
21.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.12%
Male Poverty Rate
21.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Swain County, North Carolina is Asian, with 66.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Swain County, North Carolina is Native, with 16.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.62% |
| High School | 17.82% |
| Some College | 11.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 70.4% |
| Male Unemployed | 29.55% |
| Female Employed | 8.96% |
| Male Employed | 6.01% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,089 | $88,370 |
| Households | $55,429 | $74,336 |
| Married Families | $96,955 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,849 | $41,804 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.6%
Male Marriage Rate
43.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
627
Number of Veterans
571
Male Veterans
56
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 177 |
| Second Gulf War | 162 |
| First Gulf War | 91 |
| Korea | 42 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 257 |
| 55 to 64 | 126 |
| 35 to 54 | 109 |
| 65 to 74 | 88 |
| 18 to 34 | 47 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 418 | 5.83% |
| Native American | 183 | 6.08% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 4.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.66%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.8%
Labor Force Participation
51.2%
Employment Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.55%
Born in Swain County, North Carolina
98.39%
Native Born
1.61%
Foreign Born
0.69%
Non Citizen
0.92%
Naturalized
98.39% of Swain County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 68.55% having been born in North Carolina. 0.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.