SwansboroNC
A town of 3,997, settled in 1783. Nearly 4.2% of it is conserved land.
Population
3,997
+40.6% since 2010
Typical home
$356K
+1.2% in a year
Household income
$114K
median
Jobs based here
2,131
A job hub
What makes Swansboro stand out The 3 things Swansboro does most differently from other towns.
1933 · HABS NC,67-SWAN,1- (sheet 6 of 7) - William Pugh Ferrand Store, 122 Front Street · Wikimedia Commons
Swansboro’s story
243 years in pictures
14 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
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A growing town Swansboro has grown 40.6% since 2010 2,663 people in 2010; 3,997 today.
What’s changed most in Swansboro? 2,663 2010
3,744 2020
3,997 Today
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
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In the news: Swansboro police seek help identifying person in Walmart larceny case → How did your street fare in the last storm? → What’s your favorite trail or park in Swansboro? → What do families love about Swansboro’s schools? →
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The data Ordered by what stands out in Swansboro. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
4.2% of Swansboro is conserved land 0.2 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
4.2% conserved
Green: conserved land · dashed: trails · numbers: the places below 4.2%
conserved · 65 of 1,545 acres
0.2 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
#117
most conserved land in NC
Biggest places to walk Trails Acres 1. Swansboro Municipal Park — 18 2. Riverview Park 0.1 mi 3 3. Pirates Den Park — 1
Schools
Swansboro’s public schools outperform 56% of North Carolina districts The public schools Swansboro’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 56% of North Carolina’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
B School Grade
Work & commute
About one in eight working residents works right in Swansboro Most working residents leave Swansboro for work: only 12% work in town. The top destinations are Jacksonville (17%), Emerald Isle (5%) and Raleigh (4%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
12% work in town
Where working residents work In Swansboro 12%
Jacksonville 17%
Emerald Isle 5%
Raleigh 4%
Charlotte 3%
18 mi
median commute distance
2,131
jobs based in Swansboro
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with hurricanes at the top Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 99% of U.S. communities.
99 risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
99 Very high risk Lower Higher Hurricanes Inland flooding
111
paid flood claims since 1993
10
federal disasters paid out here
Health
Healthier than 71% of U.S. towns Swansboro beats the North Carolina average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
B+ Health Grade
32 measures vs. North Carolina
What stands out Swansboro NC Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off 6.1% 8.1% Fewer adults facing food insecurity 11.5% 15.2% More adults who have had cancer 9.6% 7.9%
Nmc Camp Lejeune
12.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
70th
percentile among NC towns
Housing
A typical Swansboro home is worth about $356K The typical Swansboro home is worth about $356,000, up 1.2% in a year, 6% above the North Carolina typical home.
$356K Zillow home value
Typical home value Swansboro $356K
North Carolina $335K
Market temperature
Balanced A balanced market Buyer’s Seller’s +1.2%
value change, 1 year
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers Swansboro has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 35°, and snow is almost unheard of.
89° summer high
Typical low → high °F Winter 37–58°
Spring 52–72°
Summer 71–87°
Fall 55–74°
Nov 16
typical first frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
Safety
Crime reported in Swansboro Swansboro's reported crime rate is below North Carolina's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. Violent crime is rare: 2 reported in 2024.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents Swansboro 0.5
North Carolina 3.8
U.S. 3.6
Property crime per 1,000 residents Swansboro 18.7
North Carolina 20.1
U.S. 17.7
2
violent crimes reported in 2024
80
property crimes reported in 2024
A job hub Every workday, about 1,969 people come to Swansboro for work Where Swansboro’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
17% → Jacksonville Jacksonville 17%
5% → Emerald Isle Emerald Isle 5%
4% → Raleigh Raleigh 4%
3% → Charlotte Charlotte 3%
3% → Cape Carteret Cape Carteret 3%
3% → Cedar Point Cedar Point 3%
Swansboro · 12% stay
2,131 jobs based in Swansboro
12% of working residents work in town
18 mi median commute distance
How do you get to work from Swansboro?
Census LEHD 2023
Swansboro is a resort town in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States. It is located along the Crystal Coast. The population was 3,744 at the 2020 census.
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Established 1783
Population 3,744
Area 1.3 sq mi
Elevation 16 ft
ZIP code 28584
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