Cullowhee, NC

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

Add Comparison
    2022 Population
    56,518
    US Senator
    Thom Tillis
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Ted Budd
    Republican Party
    2022 Median Age
    40.1
    1.01% 1-year increase
    2022 Poverty Rate
    19.5%
    1.92% 1-year increase
    2022 Median Household Income
    $51,758
    7.53% 1-year growth
    2022 Median Property Value
    $228,500
    15.1% 1-year growth
    2022 Employed Population
    24,889
    1.72% 1-year growth

    About

    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.

    97.3% of the residents in Cullowhee, NC are U.S. citizens.

    In 2022, the median property value in Cullowhee, NC was $228,500, and the homeownership rate was 64.6%.

    Most people in Cullowhee, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Cullowhee, NC was 2 cars per household.

    Cullowhee, NC borders Asheville, NC, Brevard, NC, and Seneca, SC.

    United StatesNorth Carolina

    Population & Diversity

    Cullowhee, NC is home to a population of 56.5k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.85% of Cullowhee, NC residents were born outside of the country (2.18k people).

    In 2022, there were 5.97 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (42.2k people) in Cullowhee, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.07k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 1.63k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.3%
    2022 Citizenship
    97.5%
    2021 Citizenship

    As of 2022, 97.3% of Cullowhee, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Cullowhee, NC was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

    The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Cullowhee, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cullowhee, NC
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      42.2k ± 167
    2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      7.07k ± 268
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      1.63k ± 332
    6.62%
    Hispanic Population
    3.74k people

    In 2022, there were 5.97 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (42.2k people) in Cullowhee, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.07k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 1.63k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    6.62% of the people in Cullowhee, NC are hispanic (3.74k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Cullowhee, NC as a share of the total population.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      228,441 ± 11,609 people
    2. India
      90,815 ± 7,367 people
    3. Honduras
      52,061 ± 5,588 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 228,441 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 90,815 and Honduras with 52,061.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Foreign-Born Population

    3.85%
    2022 Foreign-Born Population
    2.18k people
    3.57%
    2021 Foreign-Born Population
    2.04k people

    As of 2022, 3.85% of Cullowhee, NC residents (2.18k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cullowhee, NC was 3.57%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

    The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Cullowhee, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      1,383 ± 255
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      670 ± 205
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      351 ± 131

    Cullowhee, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.06 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Cullowhee, NC.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Health

    82.7% of the population of Cullowhee, NC has health coverage, with 35.7% on employee plans, 16.1% on Medicaid, 15.8% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 1.84% 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 299 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.
    1,413 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

    Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,413 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients).

    The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in North Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.7% under 18 years, 24.4% between 18 and 34 years, 35.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.7% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Uninsured People

    17.3%
    Uninsured
    35.7%
    Employer Coverage
    16.1%
    Medicaid
    15.8%
    Medicare
    13.3%
    Non-Group
    1.84%
    Military or VA

    Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cullowhee, NC grew by 3.61% from 16.7% to 17.3%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cullowhee, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Economy

    The economy of Cullowhee, NC employs 24.9k people. In 2022, the largest industries in Cullowhee, NC were Health Care & Social Assistance (3,664 people), Educational Services (3,313 people), and Retail Trade (3,101 people), and the highest paying industries were Information ($56,207), Public Administration ($55,310), and Wholesale Trade ($50,559).

    Employment

    Occupations

    24.9k
    2022 Value
    ± 1,371
    1.72%
    1 Year growth
    ± 7.67%

    From 2021 to 2022, employment in Cullowhee, NC grew at a rate of 1.72%, from 24.5k employees to 24.9k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cullowhee, NC, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,516 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (2,317 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,200 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cullowhee, NC.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Unemployment Insurance Claims

    Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

    The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    24.9k
    2022 Value
    ± 1,371
    1.72%
    1 Year growth
    ± 7.67%

    From 2021 to 2022, employment in Cullowhee, NC grew at a rate of 1.72%, from 24.5k employees to 24.9k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cullowhee, NC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,664 people), Educational Services (3,313 people), and Retail Trade (3,101 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.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Median Earnings by Industry

    $37,868
    Median earning men ± $2,823
    $29,938
    Median earning women ± $2,397

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,871), Information ($56,685), and Public Administration ($51,818).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($56,786), Wholesale Trade ($51,197), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,690).

    View Data
    Save Image

    Employment by Industry Sector

    Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.
    Y-Axis
    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%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 106
      Construction
    2. 95
      Retail Trade
    3. 79
      Other Services (except Public Administration)

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $144k
      Accommodation and Food Services
    2. $86k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $53.4k
      Retail Trade

    The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.6%), followed by Other (0.675%).

    Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Cullowhee, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (47.6%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Other (0.675%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.6%), followed by Other (0.675%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Senator Elections

    US Senators from North Carolina

    Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.
    Thom Tillis
    Senator from North Carolina2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Ted Budd
    Senator from North Carolina3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023

    Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Cullowhee, NC was $228,500 in 2022, which is 0.687 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $198,500 to $228,500, a 15.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Cullowhee, NC is 64.6%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Cullowhee, NC have an average commute time of 19.9 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

    Property

    $228,500
    Median Property Value 2022
    ±$11,439
    $15,141
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$837

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cullowhee, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cullowhee, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

    View Data
    Save Image
    View Data
    Save Image

    Rent vs Own

    64.6%
    Homeownership
    2022
    68.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2022

    In 2022, 64.6% of the housing units in Cullowhee, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 66.5%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cullowhee, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $51,758
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,116
    23.4k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,262

    In 2022, the median household income of the 23.4k households in Cullowhee, NC grew to $51,758 from the previous year's value of $48,133.

    The following chart displays the households in Cullowhee, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Cullowhee, NC is from North Carolina.
    0.466
    2024 Wage GINI in North Carolina
    0.467
    2023 Wage GINI in North Carolina

    In 2024, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.16% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2022
    1. Drove Alone (81.6%)
    2. Carpooled (7.74%)
    3. Worked At Home (5.8%)

    In 2022, 81.6% of workers in Cullowhee, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.74%) and those who worked at home (5.8%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Commute Time

    19.9 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Cullowhee, NC have a shorter commute time (19.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.911% of the workforce in Cullowhee, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Cullowhee, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

    View Data
    Save Image
    View Data
    Save Image

    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.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    19.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cullowhee, NC (10.2k out of 52.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cullowhee, NC is White, followed by Native American and Two Or More.

    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.

    View Data
    Save Image