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Swepsonville

North Carolina · 1,154 residents · 1.436 sq mi
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Swepsonville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,875. Population has grown 25% since 2000. Median home value is $168,400. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents. Households here earn about 36% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,154
+25%since 2000
from 922 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
804 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 642 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.2
+5%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7631K2K2K3K1990201020202024Swepsonville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,875
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,719 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,717
+10%since 2000
from $26,047 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.7%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $529 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.3%
−26.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
20.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.4%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+16%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(861)
Black3.7%(34)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(17)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.3%(132)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(1,011)
Black4.8%(55)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(51)
Asian0.8%(9)
Other0.3%(4)
Diversity Score24.3%(281)
Diversity Score
24
+70%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+37%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.0%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Swepsonville, North Carolina?

Swepsonville, North Carolina has about 1,154 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Swepsonville, North Carolina earns about $61,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Swepsonville, North Carolina expensive?

In Swepsonville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $168,400, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Swepsonville, North Carolina?

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in Swepsonville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Swepsonville, North Carolina?

About 2.0% of people in Swepsonville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Swepsonville, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Swepsonville, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 189 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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