Cajah's Mountain, North Carolina facts for kids
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Cajah's Mountain, North Carolina
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Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Caldwell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.39 sq mi (8.78 km2) |
| • Land | 3.39 sq mi (8.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,280 ft (390 m) |
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| • Total | 2,722 |
| • Density | 803.19/sq mi (310.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 37-09530 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405357 |
Cajah's Mountain is a small town in Caldwell County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2010, about 2,823 people lived there. It is part of a larger area called the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's connected to nearby cities for jobs and services.
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History of Cajah's Mountain
Cajah's Mountain became an official town in 1983. Before that, it was likely a smaller community. Becoming a town helped it get its own local government. This allowed residents to make decisions about their area.
Geography of Cajah's Mountain
Cajah's Mountain is located in the southern part of Caldwell County. The town of Lenoir is just north of it. Lenoir is also the main town of Caldwell County.
The highest point in Cajah's Mountain is about 1,530 feet (466 meters) high. This high point is at the southern end of the town. Connelly Springs Road is a main road that goes through the town.
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 3.39 square miles (8.78 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Cajah's Mountain has changed over the years.
- In 1990, there were 2,429 people.
- By 2000, the population grew to 2,683.
- In 2010, it reached 2,823 people.
- The most recent count in 2020 showed 2,722 people.
Who Lives in Cajah's Mountain?
The 2020 United States census counted 2,722 people living in Cajah's Mountain. There were 1,184 households in the town. A household is a group of people living together. About 753 of these households were families.
Most people in Cajah's Mountain are White. About 89.2% of the residents are White (not Hispanic). Other groups also live in the town. About 1.87% are Black or African American. Native Americans make up about 0.59% of the population. About 0.55% are Asian. Around 3.67% of people identify as other races or mixed races. Finally, about 4.11% of the people are Hispanic or Latino.
