Cullowhee, NC Demographics

A map of Cullowhee's Population by Race

Cullowhee, North Carolina has an estimated population of 7,973, an increase from the 7,682 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.0% White, 10.5% Hispanic, 5.5% Black, 2.6% Multiracial, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 0.7% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cullowhee, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cullowhee has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Cullowhee, that probability was 37.6% in 2020 and 36.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cullowhee is ranked the 121st most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Cullowhee was ranked the 121st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cullowhee's White Population

6,302 residents of Cullowhee, or 79.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cullowhee is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Cullowhee ranks 302nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cullowhee's White population has grown by an estimated 5.1%. White residents' share of Cullowhee's population has increased from 78.1% to 79.0%.

Cullowhee is more White than neighboring Webster (77.9% White), Sylva (69.3% White), and Dillsboro (67.7% White). Cullowhee is less White than neighboring Forest Hills (81.5% White), and Glenville (100% White).

Cullowhee's Black Population

442 residents of Cullowhee, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cullowhee is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Cullowhee ranks 511th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cullowhee's Black population has grown by an estimated 13.0%. Black residents' share of Cullowhee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.5%.

Cullowhee is more Black than neighboring Forest Hills (0.6% Black), Webster (0% Black), Sylva (3.6% Black), and Glenville (0% Black). Cullowhee is less Black than neighboring Dillsboro (7.2% Black).

Cullowhee's Asian Population

56 residents of Cullowhee, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cullowhee is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Cullowhee ranks 176th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cullowhee's Asian population has declined by an estimated 49.5%. Asian residents' share of Cullowhee's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.7%.

Cullowhee is more Asian than neighboring Forest Hills (0% Asian), Webster (0% Asian), Dillsboro (0% Asian), and Glenville (0% Asian). Cullowhee is less Asian than neighboring Sylva (0.8% Asian).

Cullowhee's Hispanic Population

837 residents of Cullowhee, or 10.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cullowhee is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Cullowhee ranks 205th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cullowhee's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Cullowhee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.5%.

Cullowhee is more Hispanic than neighboring Forest Hills (6.1% Hispanic), Dillsboro (7.7% Hispanic), and Glenville (0% Hispanic). Cullowhee is less Hispanic than neighboring Webster (17.2% Hispanic), and Sylva (16.6% Hispanic).

Cullowhee's Native American/Other Population

132 residents of Cullowhee, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cullowhee is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Cullowhee ranks 259th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cullowhee's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 76.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cullowhee's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.7%.

Cullowhee is more Native American/Other than neighboring Forest Hills (1.2% Native American/Other), Webster (1.5% Native American/Other), and Glenville (0% Native American/Other). Cullowhee is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sylva (6% Native American/Other), and Dillsboro (5.1% Native American/Other).

Cullowhee's Multiracial Population

204 residents of Cullowhee, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cullowhee is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Cullowhee ranks 273rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cullowhee's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 36.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Cullowhee's population has decreased from 4.2% to 2.6%.

Cullowhee is more Multiracial than neighboring Glenville (0% Multiracial). Cullowhee is less Multiracial than neighboring Forest Hills (10.6% Multiracial), Webster (3.4% Multiracial), Sylva (3.8% Multiracial), and Dillsboro (12.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.