What is the population of Swansboro?

The population of Swansboro, NC is 3,394.

Where is Swansboro located?

Swansboro, NC is located at latitude 34.6876600 and longitude -77.1191200. It is in United States.

What is the area of Swansboro?

The area of Swansboro, NC is 1.3 km².

What is the elevation of Swansboro?

Swansboro, NC has an elevation of 5 meters (16 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Swansboro in?

Swansboro, NC is in the America/New_York time zone.

What state is Swansboro in?

Swansboro is in the state of North Carolina, United States.

What county is Swansboro, NC in?

Swansboro is in Onslow County, North Carolina.

How has the population of Swansboro changed?

The population of Swansboro, NC has increased from 2,663 (2010) to 3,394 (2020), a change of 27.5%.

Swansboro, North Carolina

Swansboro: town in North Carolina, United States

About

Swansboro is a town located in the county of Onslow in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,663 and a population density of 2,048 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,394 inhabitants.

The town was created 243 years ago in 1782.

Swansboro locator map — Location of Swansboro on North Carolina map.

Quick Facts about Swansboro

Population	3,394 (2020)
Country	United States of America
State	North Carolina (United States)
County	Onslow County
Postal code	28584
Phone Area Codes	910
Area	1.3 km²
Latitude & Longitude	34.6877,-77.1191
Altitude	16 feet / 5 meters
Establishment	January 01, 1783 (243 years ago)
Time Zone	Eastern Time Zone
Local time	07:51:47 (16th April 2026)
Density	2,611 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	21.54% (2010-2020)
Weather	82℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather

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Geography

Swansboro is located at 34°41'16"N 77°7'9"W (34.6876600, -77.1191200).

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Weather

82°F

Mostly Sunny

9 to 17 mph SW Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

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Demographics

The population of Swansboro increased by 21.54% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	2,663	-	census
2011	2,728	2.38%	estimation process
2012	2,869	4.91%	estimation process
2013	2,967	3.3%	estimation process
2014	3,040	2.4%	estimation process
2015	3,110	2.25%	estimation process
2016	3,133	0.73%	estimation process
2017	3,220	2.7%	estimation process
2018	3,280	1.83%	estimation process
2019	3,344	1.91%	estimation process
2020	3,394	1.47%	estimation process

Swansboro zip code is 28584. County name: Carteret, County fips: 37031

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Best Things to Do in Swansboro

1Hammocks Beach State Park

Rating: 4.7 (942)

1572 State Rd 1511, Swansboro, NC 28584, United States View details

Phone: +19103264881 | Website available

2Bicentennial Park

Rating: 4.6 (243)

104 E Corbett Ave, Swansboro, NC 28584, United States View details

Phone: +19103262600 | Website available

3Riverview Park

Rating: 4.6 (187)

310 W Corbett Ave, Swansboro, NC 28584, United States View details

Phone: +19103262600 | Website available

Where to Stay in Swansboro

1Best Western Plus Swansboro - Emerald Isle

Rating: 4 (424)

801 Cedar Point Blvd, Swansboro, NC 28584, United States View details

Phone: +12523939015 | Website available

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Services and Civic Places in Swansboro

1Swansboro Town Hall

Rating: 4.5 (2)

601 W Corbett Ave, Swansboro, NC 28584 View details

Phone: +19103264428 | Website available

People born in Swansboro (1)

American basketball player (1980-) John Humphrey was born in Swansboro

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Swansboro, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
198330	Coastal Carolina Community College	Jacksonville (NC)	28546-6816

Nearby Transit Stations (8)

Rail and bus stations connected to Swansboro, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code	Name	Address	Type
JNC	Jacksonville, NC	850 New Bridge Street	BUS
HVL	Havelock, NC	201 Tourist Center Drive	BUS
MHD	Morehead City, NC	1001 Arendell Street	BUS
NBR	New Bern, NC	203 South Front Street	BUS
KNC	Kinston, NC	101 East New Bern Road	BUS

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Swansboro.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Swansbor Post Office	Swansboro (NC)	28584

Other cities in Onslow County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Onslow County , NC.

City Name	Population	Title
Jacksonville	76,284	The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina.
Piney Green	13,293	Census designated place
Half Moon	8,352	Census-Designated Place in Onslow County, North Carolina
Holly Ridge	3,092	City in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States of America
Sneads Ferry	2,646	Township in Onslow County, North Carolina
Pumpkin Center	2,222	Township in Onslow County, North Carolina
Richlands	1,689	Township in Onslow County, North Carolina
North Topsail Beach	743	Town in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Swansboro distances to largest North Carolina cities