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Cajah's Mountain

North Carolina · 2,722 residents · 3.389 sq mi
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Cajah's Mountain has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,596. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $136,100. With a median age of 48.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,722
+1%since 2000
from 2,683 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
803 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 792 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.9
+21%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Cajah's Mountain
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,596
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,566 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,070
+18%since 2000
from $17,909 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 10%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$589
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
25.5% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+48%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(2,428)
Black1.9%(51)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(112)
Asian0.6%(15)
Other1.5%(39)
Diversity Score19.4%(528)
Diversity Score
19
+72%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.6%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+90%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.8%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.1%
−72.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Cajah's Mountain, North Carolina has about 2,722 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cajah's Mountain, North Carolina earns about $43,596 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 $136,100, and the typical rent is about $589 a month.

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

About 13.6% 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 10.2% of people in Cajah's Mountain, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cajah's Mountain, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Cajah's Mountain, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 285 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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