Swain County, NC

County

Cities in Swain County

Neighborhoods in Swain County

Neighborhood

Swain, NC

Ravensford / Oconaluftee Indian Village

Maple Springs / Needmore

Lackey Hill / Franklin Grove

Twenty Mile / Balsam Mountain

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Swain

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

21.4%

Households with Children

28.3%

School Enrollment K-12

1,483

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.3%
School Age (5-17): 16.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.8%
Working Age (35-54): 24.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.6%
Seniors (65+): 19.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 13.3%
High School / GED: 34.7%
Some College or Associate's: 30.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 14.2%
Single Parents: 14.1%
Couples & Adults: 40.3%
Living Alone: 31.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 59.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
Asian: 0.5%
Black or African American: 2.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 27.3%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 50.6%
Puerto Rican: 9.4%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 9.1%
South American: 23.5%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 33.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 66.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Indigenous Population by Tribe

Based on tribal enrollment or self-identified affiliation reported to the Census.

American Indian Tribes: 96.8%
Latin American Indian: 0.0%
Alaska Native: 0.0%
Not Specified: 3.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 68.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 26.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 92.3%
Spanish: 3.0%
European & Indo-European: 0.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.6%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 3.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.8%
Elementary (1-4): 3.9%
Middle School (5-8): 5.7%
High School (9-12): 5.2%
College / Graduate: 3.3%
Not Enrolled: 79.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources