Blowing Rock Town, North Carolina
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 1418 people, 663 households, and 388 families living in the town. The population density was 477.9 people per square mile (184.52/kmē), making it the 216th least densely populated town in North Carolina. There were 1524 housing units at an average density of 513.1 per square mile (198.11/kmē). The average household size was 2.03 persons, and the average family size was 2.59 persons. In the Blowing Rock Town, 15% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.9% were 18 to 24, 20% were 25 to 44, 34.1% were 45 to 64, and 26% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 86.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.4 males. The median age was 50.7 years, The median age of males was 48.2 years, for females the median age was 52.6 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 97.95% White, 0.35% Black or African American, 0.21% American Indian, 0.35% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.06% from two or more races and 0.07% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $54271, making it the 57th wealthiest town by median household income among the North Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $66979, making it the 45th wealthiest town by median family income among the North Carolina. The per capita income for the town was $34294, making it the 29th wealthiest town by per capita income among the North Carolina. The median income was $29375, The median income for males was $36630 versus $22212 for females.
In 2000, 310 pupils and students, of which 148 are male and 162 are female, 21.86% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 11 nursery or pri school, 16 kindergarten, 129 elementary school, 79 high school and 75 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1418 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1420 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1429 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1461 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1456 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1481 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1451 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1459 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1470 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1474 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1490 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 3 | 8 | 11 |
| Kindergarten | 5 | 11 | 16 |
| Elementary school | 57 | 72 | 129 |
| High school | 44 | 35 | 79 |
| College or graduate school | 39 | 36 | 75 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blowing Rock town, North Carolina | $54271 | $66979 | $34294 |
| Watauga County, North Carolina | $32611 | $45508 | $17258 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |