Swain County, NC Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Swain County was 13,967, a 1.29% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Swain County's population was 14,149, an increase of 0.35% compared to a population of 14,099 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Swain County, NC population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Swain County increased by 931. In this period, the peak population was 14,325 in the year 2015. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 13,036 - -
2001 13,005 -31 -0.24%
2002 13,062 57 0.44%
2003 13,119 57 0.44%
2004 13,139 20 0.15%
2005 13,330 191 1.45%
2006 13,529 199 1.49%
2007 13,437 -92 -0.68%
2008 13,458 21 0.16%
2009 13,488 30 0.22%
2010 14,006 518 3.84%
2011 14,005 -1 -0.01%
2012 14,054 49 0.35%
2013 13,976 -78 -0.56%
2014 14,238 262 1.87%
2015 14,325 87 0.61%
2016 14,189 -136 -0.95%
2017 14,268 79 0.56%
2018 14,259 -9 -0.06%
2019 14,312 53 0.37%
2020 14,099 -213 -1.49%
2021 14,149 50 0.35%
2022 13,967 -182 -1.29%
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Swain County, NC population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Swain County's population increased by 970 (7.44%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Swain County's population increased by 93 (0.66%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Swain County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Swain County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 13,967. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Swain County's population peaked in year 2015 at 14,325.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Swain County's population was lowest in year 2001 at 13,005.

Swain County, NC annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Swain County grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 8 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Swain County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.32% per year. Overall the population grew 7.14% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Swain County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Swain County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.32% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 132. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Swain County's population grew the most with an increase of 518 (3.84%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Swain County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 213 (-1.49%).

Things to know

Is Swain County, NC population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Swain County's population decreased by 132 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 50 (0.35%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 182 (1.29%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Swain County, NC changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Swain County decreased by 9 (0.06%). The population was highest at 14,325 in the year 2015 and lowest at 13,967 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.06%.

References

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Swain County, NC Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Swain County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Swain County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Swain County was 13,967, a 1.29% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Swain County population was 14,149, an increase of 0.35% compared to a population of 14,099 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Swain County increased by 931. In this period, the peak population was 14,325 in the year 2015. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Swain County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Swain County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Swain County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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