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Swan Quarter

North Carolina · 275 residents · 3.95 sq mi
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Swan Quarter has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,250. Population has fallen 31% since 2019, a loss of 123 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2019, reaching $108,700. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
275
−31%since 2019
from 398 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
70 / sq mi
−31%since 2019
from 101 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
51.5
+30%since 2019
from 39.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
216286357427498201020202024Swan Quarter
2024458
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,250
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,282
+7%since 2019
from $20,861 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2019
from 17.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2019
from 18.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing36.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction36.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade33.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,700
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $60,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
66.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 65.9% in 2019
33.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(247)
Black2.8%(11)
Hispanic / Latino32.7%(130)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(10)
Diversity Score63.3%(252)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(197)
Black20%(55)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(8)
Diversity Score56.2%(155)
Diversity Score
56
−11%since 2019
from 63 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+15.2 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 84.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+16%since 2019
from 14.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 65.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.8%
+30.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 56.3% in 2019
Female
44.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 43.7% in 2019
Foreign born
12.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 11.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2019
from 32.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Swan Quarter, North Carolina?

Swan Quarter, North Carolina has about 275 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Swan Quarter, North Carolina earns about $58,250 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 $108,700.

How educated are people in Swan Quarter, North Carolina?

About 15.2% 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 26.4% 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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