Swansboro, North Carolina

Swansboro: Town in North Carolina, United States

About

Swansboro is a town located in the county of Onslow in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,663 and a population density of 2,048 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,394 inhabitants.

The town was created 241 years ago in 1782.

Swansboro locator map
Location of Swansboro on North Carolina map.

Quick Facts about Swansboro

Population : 3,394 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : North Carolina (United States)
County : Onslow County
Postal code : 28584
Phone Area Codes : 910
Area : 1.3 km2
Altitude : 16 feet / 5 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1783 (241 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 01:25:48 (22nd December 2024)
Density : 2,611 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 21.54% (2010-2020)
NC Swansboro downtown image
NC Swansboro downtown
NC Swansboro downtown image

Geography

Swansboro is located at 34°41'16"N 77°7'9"W (34.6876600, -77.1191200).

Swansboro map

Demographics

The population of Swansboro increased by 21.54% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 2,663 - census
2011 2,728 2.38% estimation process
2012 2,869 4.91% estimation process
2013 2,967 3.3% estimation process
2014 3,040 2.4% estimation process
2015 3,110 2.25% estimation process
2016 3,133 0.73% estimation process
2017 3,220 2.7% estimation process
2018 3,280 1.83% estimation process
2019 3,344 1.91% estimation process
2020 3,394 1.47% estimation process

Swansboro zip code is 28584. County name: Carteret, County fips: 37031

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People born in Swansboro (1)

American basketball player (1980-) John Humphrey was born in Swansboro

Schools in Swansboro

College & universities near Swansboro, NC

Code Name City ZIP
198330 Coastal Carolina Community College Jacksonville (NC) 28546-6816

Stations (8)

Amtrak & bus stations near Swansboro, NC

Code Name Address Type
JNC Jacksonville, NC 850 New Bridge Street BUS
HVL Havelock, NC 201 Tourist Center Drive BUS
MHD Morehead City, NC 1001 Arendell Street BUS
NBR New Bern, NC 203 South Front Street BUS
KNC Kinston, NC 101 East New Bern Road BUS

Post offices near Swansboro

Post Office Name City ZIP
Swansbor Post Office Swansboro (NC) 28584

Other cities in Onslow County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Onslow County , NC.

City Name Population Title
Jacksonville 76,284 The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina.
Piney Green 13,293 Census designated place
Half Moon 8,352 Census-Designated Place in Onslow County, North Carolina
Holly Ridge 3,092 City in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States of America
Sneads Ferry 2,646 Township in Onslow County, North Carolina
Pumpkin Center 2,222 Township in Onslow County, North Carolina
Richlands 1,689 Township in Onslow County, North Carolina
North Topsail Beach 743 Town in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Swansboro distances to largest North Carolina cities