Swain County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Swain County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37173
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 173
Geography
- Land Area
- 527.72 sq mi
- Water Area
- 12.52 sq mi
- Total Area
- 540.24 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.568849
- Longitude
- -83.465614
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 13,717
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 10,861
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,130 | 95.7% |
| Hispanic | 588 | 4.3% |
| White | 8,405 | 61.3% |
| Black | 355 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3,788 | 27.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 146 | 1.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 10,617 | 97.8% |
| Hispanic | 240 | 2.2% |
| White | 7,050 | 64.9% |
| Black | 373 | 3.4% |
| Asian | 90 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3,038 | 28.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 65 | 0.6% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 14,013
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $54,395
- Poverty Rate
- 18.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,600
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,333 | 59.5% |
| Black | 363 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 69 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 8,383
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,531 | 30.2% |
| Republican | 2,590 | 30.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,213 | 38.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,962 | 47.3% |
| Female | 4,415 | 52.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,336 | 75.6% |
| Hispanic | 189 | 2.3% |
| Black | 67 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,574
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,742 | 59.1% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 34.4% |
| Black | 21 | 31.3% |
| Asian | 23 | 48.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,200 | 55.5% |
| Female | 2,371 | 53.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,735 (27.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,126 (21.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 8,629
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $205,916
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $737
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 6.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 21.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.