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Swansboro, NC
Town in Onslow County, North Carolina.
Population
3,997
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,789
ZIP codes
0
Swansboro and its ZIP codes
Swansboro at a glance
- Swansboro is about 8.1 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $114,425 a year, 58% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $378,700 (31% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,106 a month.
Local data for Swansboro, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Swansboro, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$114,425
Poverty rate
14.1%
Median home value
$378,700
Median rent
$1,106/mo
Homeownership
72.5%
Bachelor's or higher
39.8%
Median age
44.7
Average commute
22.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (671), Italian Americans (365), Irish Americans (329).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Onslow County. PPP loans are for Swansboro.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,929
53,881 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,450
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.3B
FY 2026, $11,391 per person
How people get to work
Swansboro, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.4%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home18.5%
Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Swansboro, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
513
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4,401
6.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 32°F
60.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Swansboro, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.2%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Swansboro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar PointTown | 3.3 mi | 2.2 |
| PeletierTown | 3.4 mi | 3.6 |
| Cape CarteretTown | 4.5 mi | 2.5 |
| Emerald IsleTown | 5.7 mi | 4.9 |
| BogueTown | 5.8 mi | 2.7 |
| Piney GreenCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 13.6 |
| Broad CreekCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| Indian BeachTown | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| Pumpkin CenterCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| JacksonvilleCity | 16 mi | 48.8 |
| MaysvilleTown | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| NewportTown | 16 mi | 7.9 |
| Sneads FerryCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.8 |
| Brandywine BayCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| Pine Knoll ShoresTown | 18 mi | 2.2 |
| HavelockCity | 20 mi | 17.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Swansboro, NC in?
- Swansboro is in Onslow County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Swansboro, NC?
- About 3,997 people live in Swansboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Swansboro?
- Nearby places include Cedar Point (3.3 mi), Peletier (3.4 mi), Cape Carteret (4.5 mi), Emerald Isle (5.7 mi), Bogue (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023