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Cooleemee

North Carolina · 940 residents · 0.752 sq mi
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Cooleemee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $88,100. The poverty rate of 24.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
940
+4%since 2000
from 905 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,250 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,203 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.9
−10%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7218088959821K1990201020202024Cooleemee
2024988
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,563
+32%since 2000
from $17,148 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance19.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical18.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,100
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,020
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.8%
−12.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
34.2% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−8%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(811)
Black5.4%(49)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.2%(201)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(687)
Black8.9%(84)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(80)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other14.9%(140)
Diversity Score61%(573)
Diversity Score
61
+174%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.0 min
+178%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 18.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2011
from 56.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.5%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Female
46.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.2%
−66.7 ptssince 2013
from 77.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cooleemee, North Carolina?

Cooleemee, North Carolina has about 940 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cooleemee, North Carolina?

The typical household in Cooleemee, North Carolina earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cooleemee, North Carolina expensive?

In Cooleemee, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $88,100, and the typical rent is about $1,020 a month.

How educated are people in Cooleemee, North Carolina?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Cooleemee, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cooleemee, North Carolina?

About 24.8% of people in Cooleemee, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cooleemee, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Cooleemee, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 31 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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