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Cullowhee

County:
Jackson County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
3.808

Cullowhee is a CDP located in Jackson County, North Carolina. Cullowhee has a 2026 population of 7,547. Cullowhee is currently growing at a rate of 1.1% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Cullowhee is $35,929 with a poverty rate of 45.84%. The median age in Cullowhee is 21 years: 21.2 years for males, and 20.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.7 males.

7.5K
Total Population
1,982
Density (mi²)
82 1.1%
Growth

Cullowhee Population

Cullowhee Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20267,547821.1%
20257,465831.12%

Median Age

Overall: 21 years
Female: 20.8 years
Male: 21.2 years

Cullowhee Adults

There are 7,625 adults, (241 of whom are seniors) in Cullowhee.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,181 (52.4%)
Male: 3,792 (47.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Cullowhee includes 80.77% White, 6.23% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,44080.77%
Two or more races7239.07%
Black or African American4976.23%
Other race1612.02%
Native American961.2%
Asian560.7%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races5196.51%
White1381.73%
Other race1251.57%
Black or African American550.69%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,30279.04%
Black or African American4425.54%
Two or more races2042.56%
Native American961.2%
Asian560.7%
Other race360.45%

Cullowhee Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Cullowhee 's average per capita income is $33,836. Household income levels show a median of $35,929. The poverty rate stands at 45.84%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$117,135-
Families$76,513$99,039
Households$35,929$47,712
Non Families$26,818$35,248

$33,836

Average Income

$35,929

Median Household Income

45.84%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)