Cullowhee, NC

Census Place

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2023 Population
7,300
8.71% 1-year growth
US Senator
Thom Tillis
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Budd
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
20.9
0.966% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
51.3%
0.708% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$35,076
9.43% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
3,586
9.63% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Cullowhee, NC had a population of 7.3k people with a median age of 20.9 and a median household income of $35,076. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Cullowhee, NC grew from 6,715 to 7,300, a 8.71% increase and its median household income grew from $32,054 to $35,076, a 9.43% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cullowhee, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.37%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (5.95%), White (Hispanic) (1.99%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.74%).

None of the households in Cullowhee, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.4% of the residents in Cullowhee, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Cullowhee, NC are Western Carolina University (3,458 degrees awarded in 2023).

Most people in Cullowhee, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Cullowhee, NC was 2 cars per household.

United StatesNorth CarolinaJackson County, NCCullowhee, NCJackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC

Population & Diversity

Cullowhee, NC is home to a population of 7.3k people, from which 95.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 6.07% of Cullowhee, NC residents were born outside of the country (443 people).

In 2023, there were 10.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.69k people) in Cullowhee, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 538 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 434 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.4%
2023 Citizenship
94.8%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.4% of Cullowhee, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Cullowhee, NC was 94.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cullowhee, NC
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    5.69k ± 507
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    538 ± 228
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    434 ± 360
10.5%
Hispanic Population
765 people

In 2023, there were 10.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.69k people) in Cullowhee, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 538 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 434 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

10.5% of the people in Cullowhee, NC are hispanic (765 people).

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Foreign-Born Population

6.07%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
443 people
6.48%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
435 people

As of 2023, 6.07% of Cullowhee, NC residents (443 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cullowhee, NC was 6.48%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    139 ± 131
  2. Vietnam
    14 ± 35
  3. Korea
    0 ± 27

Cullowhee, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 9.93 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Cullowhee, NC employs 3.59k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Cullowhee, NC were Retail Trade (799 people), Educational Services (603 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (566 people), and the highest paying industries were Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($35,179), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($35,107), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($34,000).

Employment

Occupations

3.59k
2023 Value
± 594
9.63%
1 Year growth
± 21.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Cullowhee, NC grew at a rate of 9.63%, from 3.27k employees to 3.59k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cullowhee, NC, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (658 people), Sales & Related Occupations (615 people), and Personal Care & Service Occupations (310 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cullowhee, NC.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

3.59k
2023 Value
± 594
9.63%
1 Year growth
± 21.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Cullowhee, NC grew at a rate of 9.63%, from 3.27k employees to 3.59k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cullowhee, NC, are Retail Trade (799 people), Educational Services (603 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (566 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cullowhee, NC, though some of these residents may live in Cullowhee, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$15,750
Median earning men ± $10,013
$10,444
Median earning women ± $2,588

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($26,506), Construction ($25,729), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($25,461).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($35,786), Retail Trade ($11,299), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($9,295).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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3.04%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Cullowhee, NC awarded 3,458 degrees. The student population of Cullowhee, NC in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 4,736 male students and 6,892 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cullowhee, NC are White (2,761 and 82%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (239 and 7.09%), Black or African American (165 and 4.9%), and Two or More Races (97 and 2.88%).

The largest universities in Cullowhee, NC by number of degrees awarded are Western Carolina University (3,458 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Cullowhee, NC are Registered Nursing (277 and 8.01%), General Business Administration & Management (277 and 8.01%), and General Psychology (158 and 4.57%).

The median tuition cost in Cullowhee, NC for a public four year colleges is $1,000 for in-state students and $5,000 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Cullowhee, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 86.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 11,628 (40.7% men and 59.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 11,628 students enrolled in Cullowhee, NC, 40.7% men and 59.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,813 records, of which 59.6% were women and 40.4% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Business Administration & Management
    253 degrees awarded
  2. Registered Nursing
    238 degrees awarded
  3. Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
    156 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Cullowhee, NC was General Business Administration & Management with 253 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Western Carolina University
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
3,458 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Western Carolina University with 3,458 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,362 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cullowhee, NC, which is 0.65 times less than the 2,096 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,761 degrees mean that there were 11.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 239 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,532) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($664) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 0.995% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.855% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (2.18M), Some college (1.81M), and Bachelors Degree (1.69M).

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Housing & Living

People in Cullowhee, NC have an average commute time of 19.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cullowhee, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Rent vs Own

7.74%
Homeownership
2023
72.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 7.74% of the housing units in Cullowhee, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 9.33%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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The following map shows all of the places in Cullowhee, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$35,076
Median Household Income
± $17,932
1.96k
Number of Households
± 452

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.96k households in Cullowhee, NC grew to $35,076 from the previous year's value of $32,054.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Cullowhee, NC is from Cullowhee, NC.
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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (70.6%)
  2. Walked (15.8%)
  3. Worked At Home (6.36%)

In 2023, 70.6% of workers in Cullowhee, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (15.8%) and those who worked at home (6.36%).

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Commute Time

19.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cullowhee, NC have a shorter commute time (19.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.488% of the workforce in Cullowhee, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Cullowhee, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cullowhee, NC have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

51.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cullowhee, NC (1.99k out of 3.87k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cullowhee, NC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

90.9% of the population of Cullowhee, NC has health coverage, with 58.5% on employee plans, 7.52% on Medicaid, 1.66% on Medicare, 21.3% on non-group plans, and 1.89% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1,413 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1634 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 317 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 15.9% under 18 years, 74.9% between 18 and 34 years, 7.63% between 35 and 64 years, and 1.56% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

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Uninsured People

9.11%
Uninsured
58.5%
Employer Coverage
7.52%
Medicaid
1.66%
Medicare
21.3%
Non-Group
1.89%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cullowhee, NC declined by 8.7% from 9.98% to 9.11%.

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