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Cullowhee

North Carolina · 6,228 residents · 3.808 sq mi
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Cullowhee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,513. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 74% since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $213,400. At a median age of 21.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 55% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 21.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,228
+74%since 2000
from 3,579 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,636 / sq mi
+74%since 2000
from 940 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
21.0
+1%since 2000
from 20.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K6K7K8K1990201020202024Cullowhee
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,513
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,688 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,864
−2%since 2000
from $10,017 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
36.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 41.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.539
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$213,400
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$458
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
6.4%
−24.1 ptssince 2000
from 30.4% in 2000
88.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.5%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
10.4
+69%since 2000
from 6.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(3,160)
Black7.2%(259)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(47)
Asian1.3%(46)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.1%(826)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(5,269)
Black7%(434)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(318)
Asian1.2%(73)
Other1.1%(70)
Diversity Score32.7%(2,034)
Diversity Score
33
+42%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 48.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.0 min
+16%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
59.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
30.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.8%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
1.6%
−47.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cullowhee, North Carolina?

Cullowhee, North Carolina has about 6,228 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cullowhee, North Carolina earns about $20,513 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cullowhee, North Carolina expensive?

In Cullowhee, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $213,400, and the typical rent is about $458 a month.

How educated are people in Cullowhee, North Carolina?

About 56.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cullowhee, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cullowhee, North Carolina?

About 36.1% of people in Cullowhee, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cullowhee, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Cullowhee, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,199 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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

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