Cape Carteret Town, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 1214 people, 545 households, and 416 families residing in the town. The population density was 511.5 people per square mile (197.49/kmē), giving it the 422nd most densely populated town among the North Carolina. There were 711 housing units at an average density of 300 per square mile (115.83/kmē). The average household size was 2.23 persons, and the average family size was 2.51 persons. In the Cape Carteret Town, 14.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 3.7% were 18 to 24, 18.5% were 25 to 44, 29.7% were 45 to 64, and 33.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.3 males. The median age of the town's population was 54.3 years, The median age of males and females living in Cape Carteret Town was 52.7 and 56 years respectively. The racial makeup of the town was 98.11% White, 0.33% Black or African American, 0.16% American Indian, 0.58% Asian, 0.08% Native Hawaiian, 0.58% from two or more races and 0.16% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $44514, it is 127th wealthiest town by median household income in North Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $49722, it would be the 155th highest town by median family income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The per capita income for the town was $26806, making its North Carolina's 70th highest town by per capita income. The median income was $22356, The median income for males was $28077, compared to $19531 for females.
In 2000, 183 pupils and students, of which 46.45% are male and 53.55% are female, 15.07% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 8.74% nursery or pri school, 5.46% kindergarten, 41.53% elementary school, 24.59% high school and 19.67% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1214 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1239 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1242 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1258 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1312 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1417 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1426 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1420 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1415 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1396 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1389 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 6 | 10 | 16 |
| Kindergarten | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| Elementary school | 35 | 41 | 76 |
| High school | 28 | 17 | 45 |
| College or graduate school | 10 | 26 | 36 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Carteret town, North Carolina | $44514 | $49722 | $26806 |
| Carteret County, North Carolina | $38344 | $45499 | $21260 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |