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Cost of living in Cullowhee summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Cullowhee. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Cullowhee is 112 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Cullowhee is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Cullowhee is $417,708.
The median income in Cullowhee is $35,929.
Cullowhee's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Cullowhee Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Cullowhee | North Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 134 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 107 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Cullowhee, NC Weather
The average high in Cullowhee is 67.6° and the average low is 41.9°.
There are 91.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 52.2 inches of precipitation each year with 6.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Cullowhee |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 67.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 91.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 52.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 6.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Cullowhee Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Cullowhee
The current population in Cullowhee is 7,973. The population has increased 67.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,973 | 9.2% |
| 2023 | 7,300 | 8.7% |
| 2022 | 6,715 | 2.7% |
| 2021 | 6,538 | -3.8% |
| 2020 | 6,798 | 6.6% |
| 2019 | 6,377 | 3.9% |
| 2018 | 6,139 | 6.7% |
| 2017 | 5,753 | 3.5% |
| 2016 | 5,556 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 5,534 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 5,531 | 6.6% |
| 2013 | 5,188 | 4.4% |
| 2012 | 4,970 | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 5,023 | 5.8% |
| 2010 | 4,748 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Cullowhee
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Cullowhee is:
79.0% White with 6,302 White residents.
5.5% African American with 442 African American residents.
1.2% American Indian with 96 American Indian residents.
0.7% Asian with 56 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 36 Other residents.
2.6% Two Or More with 204 Two Or More residents.
10.5% Hispanic with 837 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Cullowhee | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.0% | 60.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 5.5% | 20.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.6% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 10.5% | 11.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Cullowhee
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Cullowhee is 52.4% female with 4,181 female residents.
Cullowhee is 47.6% male with 3,792 male residents.
| Gender | Cullowhee | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Cullowhee for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Cullowhee completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Cullowhee completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Cullowhee completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Cullowhee completed some college.
3.0% of adults in Cullowhee completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Cullowhee completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Cullowhee completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Cullowhee completed professional degree.
5.0% of adults in Cullowhee completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Cullowhee | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 3.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Cullowhee, North Carolina
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11.3% of households in Cullowhee earn Less than $10,000.
13.8% of households in Cullowhee earn $10,000 to $14,999.
17.8% of households in Cullowhee earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.7% of households in Cullowhee earn $25,000 to $34,999.
23.5% of households in Cullowhee earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.0% of households in Cullowhee earn $50,000 to $74,999.
4.9% of households in Cullowhee earn $75,000 to $99,999.
3.4% of households in Cullowhee earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.9% of households in Cullowhee earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.7% of households in Cullowhee earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Cullowhee | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.3% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 13.8% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 17.8% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.7% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 23.5% | 11.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.0% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4.9% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 3.4% | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.9% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.7% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
