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Swannanoa

North Carolina · 4,576 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 $37,896. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $107,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,576
+11%since 2000
from 4,132 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
718 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 648 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
+6%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Swannanoa
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,896
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,218 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,935
+7%since 2000
from $16,804 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,700
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$835
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $479 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.5%
−33.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
29.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+22%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(3,730)
Black5%(208)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(104)
Asian0.7%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.5%(808)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(3,767)
Black4.5%(208)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(409)
Asian1.3%(59)
Other1.9%(88)
Diversity Score37.3%(1,705)
Diversity Score
37
+91%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+76%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.6%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.9%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Swannanoa, North Carolina?

Swannanoa, North Carolina has about 4,576 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Swannanoa, North Carolina earns about $37,896 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 $107,700, and the typical rent is about $835 a month.

How educated are people in Swannanoa, North Carolina?

About 13.3% 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 17.6% 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 949 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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