Swain County, North Carolina

Swain County
County
Swain County Courthouse in Bryson City
Motto(s): 
"A natural gem set in the Great Smoky Mountains."
"Live here. Play here. Thrive here."
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°34′08″N 83°27′56″W / 35.568849°N 83.465614°W / 35.568849; -83.465614
Country United States
State North Carolina
Founded1871
Named forDavid L. Swain
SeatBryson City
Largest communityCherokee
Area
 • Total540.25 sq mi (1,399.2 km2)
 • Land527.73 sq mi (1,366.8 km2)
 • Water12.52 sq mi (32.4 km2)  2.32%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total14,117
 • Density26.75/sq mi (10.33/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district11th
Websitewww.swaincountync.gov

Swain County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2020, 14,117 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Bryson City.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "QuickFacts: Swain County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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