Swain County, North Carolina

Total Population: 14,065

County Seat: Bryson City

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)60.3%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native28.2%
Hispanic or Latino5.1%
Two or More Races4.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

87.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

21.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.