Swain County's estimated 2025 population is 13,876 with a growth rate of -0.14% 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 -0.93% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Swain County includes 61.15% White, 29.34% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
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% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Swain County's average per capita income is $41,122. Household income levels show a median of $55,429. The poverty rate stands at 21.05%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $96,955 | - |
| Families | $76,089 | $88,370 |
| Households | $55,429 | $74,336 |
| Non Families | $26,849 | $41,804 |
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