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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Swansboro

North Carolina · 1,165 residents · 2.235 sq mi
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Swansboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,375. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 261 residents. Median home value is $60,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.4
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,165
−18%vs 2000
vs 1,426 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
521 / sq mi
−18%vs 2000
vs 638 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
33.4
−12%vs 2000
vs 38.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
8822K3K3K4K1990201020202024Swansboro
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,375
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,740 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,919
−34%vs 2000
vs $19,625 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
14.8%
+2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,800
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $92,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$383
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $542 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
56.3%
−5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.0% in 2000
43.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+16%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(1,115)
Black2.1%(24)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(14)
Asian0.8%(9)
Other1.5%(17)
Diversity Score13.1%(153)
Diversity Score
13
−34%vs 2000
vs 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
−6.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.6%
−9.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+24%vs 2000
vs 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Swansboro, North Carolina?

Swansboro, North Carolina has about 1,165 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Swansboro, North Carolina earns about $21,375 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 $60,800, and the typical rent is about $383 a month.

How educated are people in Swansboro, North Carolina?

About 18.2% 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 14.8% of people in Swansboro, 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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