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Swannanoa

North Carolina · 5,021 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 $45,000. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $147,300. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,021
+22%since 2000
from 4,132 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
40.8
+13%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Swannanoa
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.7%(287)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.6%(280)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.4%(271)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195%(251)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.5%(224)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.6%(733)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4415.3%(769)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.9%(646)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.8%(645)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.6%(534)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.2%(259)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.4%(122)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,218 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,233
+14%since 2000
from $16,804 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information27%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,300
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$641
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $479 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
31.1% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+12%since 2009
from 2.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(3,810)
Black4.6%(232)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(637)
Asian0.6%(28)
Other2.1%(106)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican17.4%(758)
Salvadoran1.3%(58)
Puerto Rican0.9%(41)
Colombian0.3%(11)
Ancestry
English19.6%(855)
Irish11%(479)
German9.7%(422)
American6.5%(283)
Scottish3.4%(149)
Scotch-Irish1.8%(79)
Polish1.1%(46)
Italian0.9%(41)
Norwegian0.7%(30)
British0.6%(25)
Dutch0.3%(14)
Swedish0.3%(14)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+54%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.4%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.7%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.4%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.8%
−57.3 ptssince 2013
from 78.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married49.4%(1,286)
Married37.3%(970)
Widowed3.1%(80)
Divorced10.3%(267)
Women 15+
Never married33.4%(916)
Married49.7%(1,364)
Widowed5.4%(147)
Divorced11.6%(318)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Swannanoa, North Carolina?

Swannanoa, North Carolina has about 5,021 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Swannanoa, North Carolina earns about $45,000 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 $147,300, and the typical rent is about $641 a month.

How educated are people in Swannanoa, North Carolina?

About 16.3% 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 25.0% 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 1,394 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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

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