The population and steets of Cullowhee City, NC are calculated using the U.S. Census Bureau's definition of all statistical areas in March 2020. The average commute time is about 20 minutes. The median home value is $301,700, and the home appreciation over the past ten years is 8.8%. The median age of all residents in Cullowhee, NC is 20.5.
The CDP contains seven hundred and eighty-six households, each with an average of two persons. There were 165 families and 1,269 households. The city is home to numerous parks and recreational facilities, but the population is relatively low. This may make crime rates appear higher than they really are. Nevertheless, crime happens where people are. So, crime rates are higher where people congregate.
The population of Cullowhee City was relatively small, despite being a college town. This gave it a young, hip vibe, and is centered around Western Carolina University. It has buck the trend of declining small towns. The school and university are major contributors to the local economy. The Joyner Building was the main university building until 1939. The building's current location is the site of a planned Town Center and is estimated to be 35 acres in size.
The population of Cullowhee is approximately eight hundred and thirty residents. The most common language spoken in Cullowhee is English, but Spanish and Italian are also widely spoken. Approximately eighty-seven percent of the city's residents are renters. Most people in Cullowhee City are renters, although there are a few people who own their own homes.