Cerro Gordo Town, North Carolina
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 244 people, 90 households, and 68 families living in the town. The population density was 322.8 people per square mile (124.63/kmē), it is North Carolina's 140th least densely populated town. There were 102 housing units at an average density of 134.2 per square mile (51.81/kmē). The average household size was 2.71 people, and the average family size was 3.21 people. In the town the population was distributed as follows: 27.9% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.4 males. The median age is 35.7 years, the median age of male residents at 33.3 and the median age of female residents at 36.7. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 75% White, 18.44% Black or African American, 3.69% American Indian, 2.46% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.41% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $20000, making it the 31st lowest town by median household income in North Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $28750, it is the 60th lowest town by median family income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The per capita income for the town was $12447, making it the 59th poorest town by per capita income among the North Carolina. The median income of town was $19375, Males had a median income of $20833 versus $18125 for females.
In 2000, 52 pupils and students, of which 51.92% are male and 48.08% are female, 21.31% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 3.85% nursery or pri school, 3.85% kindergarten, 53.85% elementary school, 21.15% high school and 17.31% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 244 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 244 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 244 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 242 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 241 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 238 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 237 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 235 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 237 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 237 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 237 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 2 | 2 | |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 2 | |
| Elementary school | 17 | 11 | 28 |
| High school | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| College or graduate school | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro Gordo town, North Carolina | $20000 | $28750 | $12447 |
| Columbus County, North Carolina | $26805 | $33849 | $14415 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |