Cooleemee Population

2010–2026

1,014

2026 projection

7.9% since 2020 (increase)

02004006008001K1.2K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Cooleemee. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,014+121.20%
20251,002+60.60%
2024996+151.53%
2023981+101.03%
2022971+80.83%
2021963+232.45%
2020940+40.43%
2019936-20.21%
201893800.00%
2017938+20.21%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Cooleemee is growing faster than the U.S., and slower than Davie County and North Carolina.

  • North Carolina+7.2%
  • Davie County+6.9%
  • Cooleemee+5.7%
  • United States+3.1%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Cooleemee Demographics

35.4median age

Median age

Female33.9 yrs
Male38.5 yrs

Adults

720
126 seniors (65+) · 18% of adults594 other adults

Sex

Female 51.6% · 510Male 48.4% · 478

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 10 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Cooleemee Income

$46,750median household income

Median household income

$46,750

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$35,521

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

10.6%

About 1 in 9 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Cooleemee Marital Status

36% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married36%34%37%
Never married42%49%36%
Divorced10%8%12%
Widowed9%8%10%
Separated3%1%5%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201