Swain County's 2026 population is estimated at 14,001, reflecting a -0.16% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Swain County is the 89th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 14,006 and has grown -0.04% since 2010.
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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