North Carolina Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,013 (100%) |
| Population Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 54 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $52,349 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,803 |
| Median Home Value | $207,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,629 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,369 (50.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,644 (19.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,616 (30.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 6,013 |
| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
| Family Households | 4,120 (68.5%) |
The table below compares Swain County to the other 100 counties and county equivalents in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 89 | 12th |
| Population Density | # 97 | 4th |
| Median Household Income | # 79 | 22nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 71 | 30th |
| Diversity Index | # 43 | 58th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
