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Swan Quarter

North Carolina · 458 residents · 3.95 sq mi
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Swan Quarter has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,289. Population has grown 30% since 2023. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $122,100. The poverty rate of 30.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
458
+30%since 2023
from 353 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
116 / sq mi
+30%since 2023
from 89 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
−2%since 2023
from 40.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
216286357427498201020202024Swan Quarter
2024458
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,289
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $67,591 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,181
−18%since 2023
from $25,865 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2023
from 26.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
+7%since 2023
from 0.321 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing77.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction77.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information1.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $109,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 94.6% in 2023
12.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
−17.2 ptssince 2023
from 31.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+5%since 2023
from 1.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(236)
Black32.6%(115)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score55.9%(197)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.1%(248)
Black38.4%(176)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other7%(32)
Diversity Score69.3%(317)
Diversity Score
69
+24%since 2023
from 56 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 96.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
+45%since 2023
from 10.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
95.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 95.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 43.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
81.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 87.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 35.4% in 2023
Female
62.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 64.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 94.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Swan Quarter, North Carolina?

Swan Quarter, North Carolina has about 458 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Swan Quarter, North Carolina?

The typical household in Swan Quarter, North Carolina earns about $71,289 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Swan Quarter, North Carolina expensive?

In Swan Quarter, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $122,100.

How educated are people in Swan Quarter, North Carolina?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Swan Quarter, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Swan Quarter, North Carolina?

About 30.6% of people in Swan Quarter, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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