Demographics & People — Cullowhee, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,300 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~9,800 |
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| Median Age | 21.0 |
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| Total Households | 1,963 |
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| Family Households | 275 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.97 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3366 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,835 |
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| Black or African American | 597 |
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| Asian | 66 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 765 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,065 |
| American | 1,904 |
| Other groups | 1,338 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 716 |
| German | 615 |
| English | 463 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 454 |
| Irish | 437 |
| Italian | 204 |
| Scottish | 148 |
Language
| English Only | 6,534 |
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| Spanish | 590 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,273 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 146 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,390 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Cullowhee, North Carolina.
