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Swansboro

North Carolina · 4,174 residents (2025 est.) · 2.235 sq mi
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Swansboro is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $114,425. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,571 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $378,700. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 58% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 124%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,997
+180%since 2000
from 1,426 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,788 / sq mi
+180%since 2000
from 638 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.7
+17%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,174 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8822K3K3K4K1990201020202024Swansboro
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$114,425
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,740 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,347
+208%since 2000
from $19,625 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.7%
+39.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
+24%since 2010
from 0.376 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$378,700
+124%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,106
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $542 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
27.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.8%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.2%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+34%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
83
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(1,274)
Black4.6%(66)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(40)
Asian0.8%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.8%(282)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(3,375)
Black2.7%(107)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(211)
Asian0.7%(27)
Other6.9%(277)
Diversity Score34.8%(1,392)
Diversity Score
35
+76%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.8%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.3%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+30%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.4%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.0%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.2%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2012
from 13.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.6%
−73.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.9%
+13.1 ptssince 2017
from 83.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2016
from 89.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 2.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Swansboro, North Carolina?

Swansboro, North Carolina has about 3,997 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Swansboro, North Carolina?

The typical household in Swansboro, North Carolina earns about $114,425 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Swansboro, North Carolina expensive?

In Swansboro, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $378,700, and the typical rent is about $1,106 a month.

How educated are people in Swansboro, North Carolina?

About 39.8% of adults age 25 and over in Swansboro, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Swansboro, North Carolina?

About 14.1% of people in Swansboro, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Swansboro, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Swansboro, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,832 residents, a change of about 243 percent over that period.

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