Banner Elk Town, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 811 people, 215 households, and 124 families residing in the town. The population density was 679.8 people per square mile (262.47/kmē), it is the 344th most densely populated town in the U.S. state of North Carolina. There were 290 housing units at an average density of 243.7 per square mile (94.09/kmē). The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.65. Age range in the town was well distributed with 10.7% under the age of 18, 47.8% from 18 to 24, 16.8% from 25 to 44, 14.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92 males. The median age was 21.8 years, The median age of males was 21.7 years, for females the median age was 21.8 years. The racial makeup of the town was 732 White, 32 Black or African American, 5 American Indian, 10 Asian, 2 Native Hawaiian, 20 from two or more races and 10 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $33750, making it the 313th highest town by median household income in North Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $41964, making its North Carolina's 310th highest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $12725, it is North Carolina's 75th poorest town by per capita income. The median income is $5985, Median income for males is $7308, compared with $4482 for females.
In 2000, 458 pupils and students, of which 48.25% are male and 51.75% are female, 56.47% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 2.84% nursery or pri school, 0.87% kindergarten, 8.08% elementary school, 3.71% high school and 84.5% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 811 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 863 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 863 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 881 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 921 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 957 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1000 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 911 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 952 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 900 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 900 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 10 | 3 | 13 |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 4 | |
| Elementary school | 20 | 17 | 37 |
| High school | 3 | 14 | 17 |
| College or graduate school | 184 | 203 | 387 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Elk town, North Carolina | $33750 | $41964 | $12725 |
| Avery County, North Carolina | $30627 | $37454 | $15176 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |