Total Population
2,645
Median Age
46
Diversity Index
34.100
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18
Town of Cajah’s Mountain
Located squarely in the Piedmont plateau of Western North Carolina, Cajah’s Mountain is a small, family-oriented town, with a population of 2,870 residents. Situated between the City of Lenoir to the north, the Town of Hudson to the east and the Town of Gamewell to the west, the Town of Cajah’s Mountain sits within the triangle formed by Interstate 40, US 321 and US 64/NC18.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
1,120
Total Housing Units
1,205
Owner Occupied
824
Renter Occupied
296
Vacant
85
Median Home Value
$197,674
Average Home Value
$225,616
Income Projection
Median Household
$51,038 $54,272
Average Household
$61,605 $66,691
Per Capita
$26,133 $29,016
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18
Workforce
Total Businesses
71
Total Employed
522
Workers 16+
1,224
2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
7
Employed
217
2025 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
7
Employed
92
2025 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
7
Employed
92
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
15
Employed
63
2025 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
16
Employed
42
2025 Construction Businesses
Businesses
9
Employed
38
Some
High School
202
Graduated
High School
659
Associates
Degree
246
Bachelor's
Degree
210
Graduate
Degree
83
Average Commute Time
25 min.
Resident Commuters
866
Non-Resident Commuters
346
Drive Alone
1,035
Carpooled
108
Public
0
Work At Home
53
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18
