Swain County

Swain County

Last updated May 2012

9,917 Total Voters

Republican 25.76% Democrat 44.22% Libertarian 0.19% Unaffiliated 29.83%
White 80.29% Black 0.58% Other 19.13%

Swain County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population was 12,968. Its county seat is Bryson City.

Swain County is home of the Nantahala River (along with Macon County, North Carolina). The Nantahala is one of the most popular whitewater rafting rivers in the nation. In 2010, it was announced that the Nantahala River would host the 2013 World Freestyle Kayaking Championships

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Unemployment 16.67%

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In the General Assembly

  • Representatives
  • Phillip Haire (NC-119)
  • Senators
  • Jim Davis (NC-50)

Election Results