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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Swannanoa

North Carolina · 4,132 residents · 6.375 sq mi
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Swannanoa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,218. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $72,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,132
+14%since 1990
from 3,627 in 1990
1990 – 2024
648 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 569 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
−2%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Swannanoa
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,218
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,839 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,804
+67%since 1990
from $10,063 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.4%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$72,600
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$479
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $333 in 1990
US average: $602
74.9%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 78.5% in 1990
25.1% rent
2.3
+14%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(3,439)
Black4.3%(155)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(21)
Asian0.5%(18)
Diversity Score13.7%(496)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(3,730)
Black5%(208)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(104)
Asian0.7%(27)
Diversity Score19.5%(808)
20
+43%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.2%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.1%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 62.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.6 min
−28%since 1990
from 14.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Swannanoa, North Carolina?

Swannanoa, North Carolina has about 4,132 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Swannanoa, North Carolina?

The typical household in Swannanoa, North Carolina earns about $31,218 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Swannanoa, North Carolina expensive?

In Swannanoa, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $72,600, and the typical rent is about $479 a month.

How educated are people in Swannanoa, North Carolina?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Swannanoa, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Swannanoa, North Carolina?

About 11.4% of people in Swannanoa, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Swannanoa, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Swannanoa, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 505 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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