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Swannanoa CDP, NC

ZIP 28778 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 28778

28778 has a population of 11,933 with a median age of 41.5 yrs (47.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
84.3%+37% vs US avg
x
Black
5.8%-54% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.4%-76% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
6.4%-66% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.1%
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.8%-15% vs US avg
x
18–64
61.9%+0% vs US avg
x
65+
19.4%+19% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.8%+24% vs US avg
x
High school
31.9%+22% vs US avg
x
Some college
21.9%-24% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
32.4%-4% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
41.8%-13% vs US avg
x
Never married
36.1%+7% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.3%+9% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
10.8%
x
Diversity Index
28/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
11.2%-3% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
20.6%+48% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.0%+67% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.3%+59% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.2%-12% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
94.1%+1522% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 28778

Poverty Rate
11.2%-3% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.0%+67% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
20.6%+48% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.2%-12% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.3%+59% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
14.6%+83% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
7.3%-38% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.4%-96% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
94.1%+1522% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population11,933
Median age41.5
Poverty rate11.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White84.3%
Hispanic6.4%
Black5.8%
Asian1.4%
Foreign-born20.6%