Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Swain County, NC

The map below shows majority race by area in Swain County, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Swain County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Swain County, NC map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Swain County overall is white, making up 54.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is native american at 34.2%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the county. People who identify as native american are most likely to be living in the northeast places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:

Race in Swain County
Race
Swain County, NC Population
White
54.4%
Hispanic
5.9%
Black
0.9%
Asian
0.5%
Native American
34.2%
Other
4.1%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Swain County, NC Population
White
54.4%
Hispanic
5.9%
Black
0.9%
Asian
0.5%
Native American
34.2%
Other
4.1%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Swain County, NC

The map below shows diversity in Swain County. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the county would both be considered lacking diversity.

Swain County, NC map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Swain County Diversity Score

85

With a diversity score of 85 out of 100, Swain County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Swain County's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Swain County.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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