Shrimp are widespread and abundant. There are thousands of species adapted to a wide range of habitats. They can be found feeding near the seafloor on most coasts and estuaries, as well as in rivers and lakes. To escape predators, some species flip off the seafloor and dive into the sediment.
Swain County Population and Races. As of 2010-2014, the total population of Swain County is 14,070, which is 8.50% more than it was in 2000. The population growth rate is much lower than the state average rate of 21.13% and is lower than the national average rate of 11.61%.
The Swain County population density is 26.02 people per square mile, which is much lower than the state average density of 181.17 people per square mile and is much lower than the national average density of 82.73 people per square mile. The most prevalent race in Swain County is white, which represent 65.19% of the total population. The average Swain County education level is lower than the state average and is lower than the national average.