Swain County, North Carolina
Total Population: 14,065
County Seat: Bryson City
Median Home Value
$209,800
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$55,429
Across all households
Median Age
42.6 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
22.0%
65 Years and Over
19.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
51.7%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.1%
No Health Insurance
23.2%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
87.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
21.3%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.6%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$55,429
Mean Household Income
$74,336
Per Capita Income
$31,040
Unemployment Rate (16+)
8.3%
In Labor Force (19–64)
72.4%
SNAP / Food Stamps
14.4%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$209,800
Median Rent
$715/mo
Total Housing Units
8,529
Owner-Occupied
73.3%
Renter-Occupied
26.7%
Vacancy Rate
31.6%
Married Couple Households
44.5%
Cohabiting Couple Households
7.3%
Male Householder, No Partner
16.7%
Female Householder, No Partner
31.4%
Average Household Size
2.35
Broadband Internet Access
75.8%
Housing Built Since 2010
5.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37173.