Swannanoa, NC Demographics

A map of Swannanoa's Population by Race

Swannanoa, North Carolina had a population of 5,021 in 2020. It was 75.9% White, 4.6% Black, 0.6% Asian, 12.7% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 4.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Swannanoa, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Swannanoa is the 158th most populous. 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's White Population

3,810 residents of Swannanoa identify as White, or 75.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Swannanoa larger than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Swannanoa is ranked #329 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Swannanoa is less White than neighboring Black Mountain (85.4% White), Fairview (88.8% White), Montreat (82.1% White), Gerton (94.1% White), and Hoopers Creek (89% White).

Swannanoa's Black Population

232 residents of Swannanoa identify as Black, or 4.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Swannanoa less than the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Swannanoa is ranked #524 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Swannanoa is more Black than neighboring Black Mountain (4% Black), Fairview (1.9% Black), Gerton (1.7% Black), and Hoopers Creek (1.1% Black). Swannanoa is less Black than neighboring Montreat (8.3% Black).

Swannanoa's Asian Population

28 residents of Swannanoa identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Swannanoa roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Swannanoa is ranked #382 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Swannanoa is more Asian than neighboring Gerton (0.3% Asian). Swannanoa is less Asian than neighboring Black Mountain (0.8% Asian), Montreat (0.7% Asian), and Hoopers Creek (0.7% Asian).

Swannanoa's Hispanic Population

637 residents of Swannanoa identify as Hispanic, or 12.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Swannanoa roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Swannanoa is ranked #147 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Swannanoa is more Hispanic than neighboring Black Mountain (4.4% Hispanic), Fairview (3.4% Hispanic), Montreat (7.4% Hispanic), Gerton (1% Hispanic), and Hoopers Creek (3.8% Hispanic).

Swannanoa's Native American/Other Population

75 residents of Swannanoa identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Swannanoa roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Swannanoa is ranked #145 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Swannanoa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Black Mountain (0.8% Native American/Other), Fairview (0.8% Native American/Other), Montreat (0.3% Native American/Other), Gerton (0.7% Native American/Other), and Hoopers Creek (0.7% Native American/Other).

Swannanoa's Multiracial Population

239 residents of Swannanoa identify as Multiracial, or 4.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Swannanoa roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Swannanoa is ranked #152 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Swannanoa is more Multiracial than neighboring Black Mountain (4.6% Multiracial), Fairview (4.4% Multiracial), Montreat (1.1% Multiracial), Gerton (2.1% Multiracial), and Hoopers Creek (4.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.