Swain County's estimated 2026 population is 13,989 with a growth rate of 0.16% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Swain County is the 88th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 14,006 and has seen a growth of -0.12% 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 (61.15%)
Native American (29.34%)
Two or more races (7.29%)
Black or African American (1.51%)
Asian (0.4%)
Other race (0.23%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.07%)
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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