Black Mountain Town, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 7511 residents, 3340 households, and 2027 families in the town. The population density was 1165.7 people per square mile (450.08/kmē), it would be the 148th most densely populated town in the U.S. state of North Carolina. There were 3703 housing units at an average density of 575 per square mile (222.01/kmē). The average household size was 2.15 people, and the average family size was 2.75 people. The population's age distribution was 19.1% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 83.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.3 males. The median age is 43.8 years, The median age of males and females living in Black Mountain Town was 40.9 and 46.3 years respectively. The racial makeup of the town was 90.84% White, 6.27% Black or African American, 0.31% American Indian, 0.87% Asian, 0.04% Native Hawaiian, 1.22% from two or more races and 0.45% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $35541, it is 272nd wealthiest town by median household income in North Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $43373, making it the 274th wealthiest town by median family income among the North Carolina. The per capita income for the town was $20509, making its North Carolina's 176th highest town by per capita income. The median income of town was $20641, Median income for males is $24840, compared with $17803 for females.
In 2000, 1522 pupils and students, of which 763 are male and 759 are female, 20.26% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 64 nursery or pri school, 67 kindergarten, 736 elementary school, 356 high school and 299 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 7511 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 7519 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 7542 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 7553 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 7544 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 7584 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 7624 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 7711 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 7733 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 7812 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 7877 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 37 | 27 | 64 |
| Kindergarten | 37 | 30 | 67 |
| Elementary school | 380 | 356 | 736 |
| High school | 154 | 202 | 356 |
| College or graduate school | 155 | 144 | 299 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Mountain town, North Carolina | $35541 | $43373 | $20509 |
| Buncombe County, North Carolina | $36666 | $45011 | $20384 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |