Swain County, North Carolina
Swain County: county in North Carolina, United States
About
Swain County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,981 and a population density of 10 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 14,179 inhabitants. Its county seat is Bryson City. The county was created 155 years ago in 1870.
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Swain County at a glance
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Bryson CityPopulation 1,443
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Quick Facts about Swain County
| Population | 14,179 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| Area | 1400 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 97.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.4867,-83.4927 |
| Named for | David Lowry Swain |
| Altitude | 2,612 feet / 796 meters |
| Capital | Bryson City |
| Establishment | January 01, 1871 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 19:43:08 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 10 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.4% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 86℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Swain County is located at 35°29'12"N 83°29'34"W (35.4867300, -83.4927400). It has 5 neighbors: Macon County, Graham County, Haywood County, Jackson County and Blount County.
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The largest city of Swain County is Bryson City with a population of 1,443. . See all Swain County cities & populated places.
Swain County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Swain County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bryson City | 1,443 | City in Swain County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Swain County
Official Website- Bryson City
Demographics
The population of Swain County increased by 1.4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,981 | - | census |
| 2011 | 14,007 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,053 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,977 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,238 | 1.83% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,326 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,190 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,263 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 14,249 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 14,271 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 14,179 | -0.65% | estimation process |
People born in Swain County (2)
People born in Swain County, including baseball player Virgil Stallcup, politician Mike Clampitt, .
More notable people
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|---|---|---|
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| Greensboro | 297,878 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area. |
| Durham | 285,897 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. |
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