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Swansboro

North Carolina · 3,744 residents · 2.235 sq mi
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Swansboro has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,844. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,318 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $265,400. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,744
+163%since 2000
from 1,426 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,675 / sq mi
+163%since 2000
from 638 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+6%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8822K3K3K4K1990201020202024Swansboro
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,844
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,740 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,645
+71%since 2000
from $19,625 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.1%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$265,400
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,198
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $542 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
30.3% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+61%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(3,091)
Black3.2%(121)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(236)
Asian2.1%(77)
Other1.1%(40)
Diversity Score30.3%(1,134)
Diversity Score
30
+53%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.7%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+22%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.0%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Swansboro, North Carolina?

Swansboro, North Carolina has about 3,744 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Swansboro, North Carolina earns about $66,844 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 $265,400, and the typical rent is about $1,198 a month.

How educated are people in Swansboro, North Carolina?

About 42.7% 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 6.0% 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 2,579 residents, a change of about 221 percent over that period.

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