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Swepsonville

North Carolina · 2,445 residents · 1.436 sq mi
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Swepsonville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,802. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,523 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $209,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,445
+165%since 2000
from 922 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,703 / sq mi
+165%since 2000
from 642 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
−3%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7631K2K2K3K1990201020202024Swepsonville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,802
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,719 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,090
+23%since 2000
from $26,047 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$209,300
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$810
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $529 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
11.9% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+35%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.3%(1,597)
Black17.2%(421)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(194)
Asian4.5%(110)
Other3.3%(80)
Diversity Score64.7%(1,582)
Diversity Score
65
+351%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 28.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+85%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 71.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.6%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
10.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Swepsonville, North Carolina?

Swepsonville, North Carolina has about 2,445 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Swepsonville, North Carolina earns about $65,802 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 $209,300, and the typical rent is about $810 a month.

How educated are people in Swepsonville, North Carolina?

About 30.0% 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 5.6% of people in Swepsonville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Swepsonville, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Swepsonville, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,102 residents, a change of about 82 percent over that period.

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

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