Swain County, NC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
14,065
Male
6,792
48.3%
Female
7,273
51.7%
Median Age
42.6 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.4
Foreign Born
1.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher14.7%
High School or Higher39.1%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
4.5%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
8.9%
Married
40.3%
Swain County, NC has a population of 14,065 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 42.6 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 61.1% of the population. 14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 1.6% of residents are foreign-born.