Total Population
2,639
Median Age
46
Diversity Index
35.200
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
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
1,127
Total Housing Units
1,228
Owner Occupied
836
Renter Occupied
291
Vacant
101
Median Home Value
$232,143
Average Home Value
$253,636
Income Projection
Median Household
$55,278 $60,627
Average Household
$65,554 $73,394
Per Capita
$28,229 $32,380
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Workforce
Total Businesses
65
Total Employed
431
Workers 16+
1,235
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
6
Employed
183
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
15
Employed
61
2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
4
Employed
48
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
4
Employed
48
2026 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
17
Employed
47
2026 Construction Businesses
Businesses
7
Employed
32
Some
High School
168
Graduated
High School
679
Associates
Degree
326
Bachelor's
Degree
182
Graduate
Degree
112
Average Commute Time
27 min.
Resident Commuters
873
Non-Resident Commuters
362
Drive Alone
1,038
Carpooled
126
Public
0
Work At Home
39
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
