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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Cajah's Mountain

North Carolina · 2,437 residents · 3.389 sq mi
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Cajah's Mountain has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,769. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $55,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,437
−9%vs 2000
vs 2,683 in 2000
1990 – 2025
719 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 792 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.9
−9%vs 2000
vs 40.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Cajah's Mountain
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,769
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,566 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,457
−36%vs 2000
vs $17,909 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.9%
−5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$55,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $83,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$325
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $440 in 2000
US average: $450
77.5%
+3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.7% in 2000
22.5% rent
2.1
−2%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(2,544)
Black3.2%(85)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(25)
Asian0.6%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.3%(303)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97%(2,365)
Black2.9%(70)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.2%(175)
7
−36%vs 2000
vs 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.3%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
55.3%
−9.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.0%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.1 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Cajah's Mountain, North Carolina?

Cajah's Mountain, North Carolina has about 2,437 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Cajah's Mountain, North Carolina?

The typical household in Cajah's Mountain, North Carolina earns about $26,769 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cajah's Mountain, North Carolina expensive?

In Cajah's Mountain, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $55,500, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Cajah's Mountain, North Carolina?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Cajah's Mountain, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cajah's Mountain, North Carolina?

About 5.9% of people in Cajah's Mountain, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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