Swain County, North Carolina
Swain County is home to 14,013 people. 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line, above the North Carolina rate (13.0%). The median household income is $52,349.
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| Measure | Value | North Carolina | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,013 | 10,730,404 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $52,349 | $72,388 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 19.1% | 13.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 28.8% | 17.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 23.8% | 9.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.4% | 35.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $207,000 | $288,900 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $742 | $1,228 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 38.2% | 48.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 2.8% | 9.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 42.6 years | 39.1 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Graham County
- Haywood County
- Jackson County
- Macon County
- Blount County, Tennessee
- Sevier County, Tennessee
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.