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Cajah's Mountain, NC
Town in Caldwell County, North Carolina.
Population
2,704
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
798
ZIP codes
0
Cajah's Mountain and its ZIP codes
Cajah's Mountain at a glance
- Cajah's Mountain is about 3.6 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,361 a year, 26% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $201,800 (30% below North Carolina) and median rent is $729 a month.
Local data for Cajah's Mountain, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cajah's Mountain, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,361
Poverty rate
13.9%
Median home value
$201,800
Median rent
$729/mo
Homeownership
75.3%
Bachelor's or higher
14.4%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
26.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (378), German Americans (293), Honduran Americans (149).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Caldwell County. PPP loans are for Cajah's Mountain.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,038
25,294 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,611
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$562M
FY 2026, $6,971 per person
How people get to work
Cajah's Mountain, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.0%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 26.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cajah's Mountain, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
583
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
137
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 27°F
49.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cajah's Mountain, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.9%
U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
Cities near Cajah's Mountain
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HudsonTown | 2.8 mi | 3.7 |
| GamewellTown | 3.1 mi | 8.1 |
| SawmillsTown | 4.4 mi | 6.6 |
| LenoirCity | 4.6 mi | 20.8 |
| Rutherford CollegeTown | 6.9 mi | 2.3 |
| Connelly SpringsTown | 7 mi | 5 |
| Granite FallsTown | 7.2 mi | 4.9 |
| DrexelTown | 7.4 mi | 1.4 |
| Cedar RockVillage | 7.8 mi | 1.1 |
| RhodhissTown | 8.2 mi | 1.2 |
| ValdeseTown | 8.6 mi | 7.9 |
| IcardCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 3.8 |
| NorthlakesCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| MorgantonCity | 11 mi | 19.2 |
| HildebranTown | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| Long ViewTown | 12 mi | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cajah's Mountain, NC in?
- Cajah's Mountain is in Caldwell County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Cajah's Mountain, NC?
- About 2,704 people live in Cajah's Mountain, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cajah's Mountain?
- Nearby places include Hudson (2.8 mi), Gamewell (3.1 mi), Sawmills (4.4 mi), Lenoir (4.6 mi), Rutherford College (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023