Swannanoa, NC Demographics

A map of Swannanoa's Population by Race

Swannanoa, North Carolina has an estimated population of 6,901, a dramatic increase from the 5,021 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.9% White, 23.9% Hispanic, 4.6% Multiracial, 1.3% Black, 0.2% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Swannanoa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Swannanoa has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Swannanoa, that probability was 40.4% in 2020 and 45.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Swannanoa is ranked the 135th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Swannanoa was ranked the 158th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Swannanoa's White Population

4,822 residents of Swannanoa, or 69.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Swannanoa is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Swannanoa ranks 330th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Swannanoa's White population has grown by an estimated 26.6%. White residents' share of Swannanoa's population has decreased from 75.9% to 69.9%.

Swannanoa is less White than neighboring Black Mountain (89.2% White), Fairview (89.4% White), Montreat (71.3% White), Gerton (100% White), and Hoopers Creek (94.1% White).

Swannanoa's Black Population

92 residents of Swannanoa, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Swannanoa is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Swannanoa ranks 527th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Swannanoa's Black population has declined by an estimated 60.3%. Black residents' share of Swannanoa's population has decreased from 4.6% to 1.3%.

Swannanoa is more Black than neighboring Fairview (0% Black), Gerton (0% Black), and Hoopers Creek (0% Black). Swannanoa is less Black than neighboring Black Mountain (4.2% Black), and Montreat (11.6% Black).

Swannanoa's Asian Population

16 residents of Swannanoa, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Swannanoa is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Swannanoa ranks 420th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Swannanoa's Asian population has declined by an estimated 42.9%. Asian residents' share of Swannanoa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Swannanoa is more Asian than neighboring Fairview (0% Asian), Gerton (0% Asian), and Hoopers Creek (0% Asian). Swannanoa is less Asian than neighboring Black Mountain (0.4% Asian), and Montreat (0.6% Asian).

Swannanoa's Hispanic Population

1,646 residents of Swannanoa, or 23.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Swannanoa is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Swannanoa ranks 151st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Swannanoa's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 158.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Swannanoa's population has increased from 12.7% to 23.9%.

Swannanoa is more Hispanic than neighboring Black Mountain (1.5% Hispanic), Fairview (0% Hispanic), Montreat (16.2% Hispanic), Gerton (0% Hispanic), and Hoopers Creek (2% Hispanic).

Swannanoa's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Swannanoa, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Swannanoa is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Swannanoa ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Swannanoa's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 85.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Swannanoa's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.2%.

Swannanoa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Montreat (0% Native American/Other), Gerton (0% Native American/Other), and Hoopers Creek (0% Native American/Other). Swannanoa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Black Mountain (1.3% Native American/Other), and Fairview (4.4% Native American/Other).

Swannanoa's Multiracial Population

314 residents of Swannanoa, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Swannanoa is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Swannanoa ranks 167th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Swannanoa's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 31.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Swannanoa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.6%.

Swannanoa is more Multiracial than neighboring Black Mountain (3.3% Multiracial), Montreat (0.3% Multiracial), Gerton (0% Multiracial), and Hoopers Creek (4% Multiracial). Swannanoa is less Multiracial than neighboring Fairview (6.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.