Swannanoa, NC

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Swannanoa

Neighborhood

Buncombe, NC

Grovemont / Summerhaven

Grovestone / Walkertown

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Swannanoa

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

27.4%

Households with Children

32.8%

School Enrollment K-12

675

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 8.6%
School Age (5-17): 15.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 24.8%
Working Age (35-54): 25.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.9%
Seniors (65+): 16.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 25.8%
High School / GED: 25.9%
Some College or Associate's: 20.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 27.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 27.3%
Single Parents: 5.5%
Couples & Adults: 42.7%
Living Alone: 24.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 69.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 23.9%
Asian: 0.2%
Black or African American: 1.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 49.1%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 33.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 17.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 67.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 32.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 54.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 28.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 14.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 79.0%
Spanish: 20.5%
European & Indo-European: 0.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.3%
Elementary (1-4): 8.3%
Middle School (5-8): 1.3%
High School (9-12): 2.6%
College / Graduate: 6.4%
Not Enrolled: 80.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources