In 2022, Cullowhee, NC had a population of 56.5k people with a median age of 40.1 and a median household income of $51,758. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Cullowhee, NC declined from 57,149 to 56,518, a −1.1% decrease and its median household income grew from $48,133 to $51,758, a 7.53% increase.
The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cullowhee, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (74.6%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (12.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.34%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.76%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.78%).
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.
The largest universities in Cullowhee, NC are Western Carolina University (3,493 degrees awarded in 2022) and Southwestern Community College (199731) (778 degrees).
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.
