Demographics & People — Swansboro, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,887 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~4,300 |
| Median Age | 44.7 |
| Total Households | 1,546 |
| Family Households | 1,255 |
| Average Household Size | 2.51 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1564 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,376 |
| Black or African American | 95 |
| Asian | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 192 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 890 |
| Other groups | 780 |
| English | 739 |
| German | 594 |
| Irish | 256 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 255 |
| Scottish | 244 |
| American | 238 |
| Italian | 226 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 160 |
Language
| English Only | 3,427 |
| Spanish | 80 |
| Population 5+ | 3,559 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 601 |
| Population 18+ | 2,293 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 18.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Swansboro, North Carolina.