Cullowhee is a CDP located in Jackson County North Carolina. Cullowhee has a 2024 population of 6,796. Cullowhee is currently growing at a rate of 0.59% annually but its population has decreased by -0.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,798 in 2020.
The average household income in Cullowhee is $33,317 with a poverty rate of 51.67%. The median age in Cullowhee is 20.7 years: 20.9 years for males, and 20.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cullowhee was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,428 | 80.83% |
| Black or African American | 546 | 8.13% |
| Two or more races | 387 | 5.76% |
| Asian | 150 | 2.23% |
| Native American | 115 | 1.71% |
| Other race | 89 | 1.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,662 | 2.07 | 9.3 | 90.7 |
| Non Family | 1,427 | 1.77 | 2.2 | 97.8 |
| Married | 159 | 4.12 | 53.5 | 46.5 |
| Female | 76 | 3.5 | 50 | 50 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.53
Average Family Size
2.07
Average Household Size
9.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 24 | 2.23% |
| Associates Degree | 16 | 1.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 278 | 25.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 176 | 16.37% |
| High School Graduate | 260 | 24.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60 | 5.58% |
| Some College | 261 | 24.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 802 | 802 | 449 |
| Hispanic | 168 | 84 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 98 | 54 | 0 |
| Black | 92 | 92 | 0 |
| Other Race | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| Asian | 13 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 55.99%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $15,706 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $40,660 | $0 | $40,542 |
| High School Graduate | $31,034 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $23,158 | $0 | $31,207 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$23,158
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$31,207
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.98% of Cullowhee residents speak only English, while 9.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,561 | 1,402 | 54.74% |
| Black | 344 | 295 | 85.76% |
| Hispanic | 512 | 112 | 21.88% |
| Multiple | 272 | 50 | 18.38% |
| Asian | 29 | 12 | 41.38% |
51.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
53.18%
Male Poverty Rate
49.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cullowhee is Black, with 85.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cullowhee is Multiple, with 18.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 63.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 69.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 35.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 25.11% |
| Some College | 23.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 86.49% |
| Female Employed | 52.5% |
| Male Employed | 36.8% |
| Female Unemployed | 35.9% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,592 | $78,629 |
| Households | $32,054 | $33,317 |
| Married Families | $81,780 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,511 | $25,855 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
6.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
5.7%
Male Marriage Rate
7.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
146
Number of Veterans
139
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 128 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 113 |
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 133 | 2.55% |
| Asian | 7 | 4.67% |
| Other Race | 6 | 6.74% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 1.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
10.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.4%
Labor Force Participation
50.7%
Employment Rate
11.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
55.83%
Born in Cullowhee
93.52%
Native Born
6.48%
Foreign Born
5.15%
Non Citizen
1.33%
Naturalized
93.52% of Cullowhee residents were born in the United States, with 55.83% having been born in North Carolina. 5.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,796 | 40 | 0.59% |
| 2023 | 6,756 | 41 | 0.61% |
| 2022 | 6,715 | 177 | 2.71% |
| 2021 | 6,538 | -260 | -3.82% |
| 2020 | 6,798 | 421 | 6.6% |
| 2019 | 6,377 | 238 | 3.88% |
| 2018 | 6,139 | 386 | 6.71% |
| 2017 | 5,753 | 197 | 3.55% |
| 2016 | 5,556 | 22 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 5,534 | 3 | 0.05% |
| 2014 | 5,531 | 343 | 6.61% |
| 2013 | 5,188 | 218 | 4.39% |
| 2012 | 4,970 | -53 | -1.06% |
| 2011 | 5,023 | -1,205 | -19.35% |
| 2010 | 6,228 | 0 | 0% |