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Where is Swain County, North Carolina?

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Swain County is a county equivalent area found in North Carolina, USA. The county government of Swain is found in the county seat of Bryson City.

With a total 1,400.25 sq. km of land and water area, Swain County, North Carolina is the 2038th largest county equivalent area in the United States. Home to 14,274 people, Swain County has a total 8732 households earning 36094 on average per year.

Swain County, North Carolina - Quick Facts

FIPS Code 37173
Area Codes 828
Time Zone EST
Major Cities Bryson City (population: 8,785), Cherokee (population: 8,114), Almond (population: 361)
Land Area 5,511 sq miles
Water Area 528 sq miles
Household Income $36,094
Housing Units 8,732
Median Home Value $132,500
High School Grads 82% of population
Holders of Bachelors Degrees 16% of population
Retail Spending $8,417 per capita
Food & Accomodation Sales $561,555 per capita

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This page was last updated on June 30, 2016.