East Spencer Town, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 1755 people, 697 households, and 450 families residing in the town. The population density was 1115.3 people per square mile (430.62/kmē), it is 164th most densely populated town in North Carolina. There were 796 housing units at an average density of 507 per square mile (195.75/kmē). The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.18. In the town the population was distributed as follows: 33.8% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.8 males. The median age was 30.4 years, The median age of males and females living in East Spencer Town was 29.4 and 31 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 207 White, 1506 Black or African American, 3 American Indian, 1 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 21 from two or more races and 16 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $18947, making its North Carolina's 20th lowest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $22222, it is the 15th lowest town by median family income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The per capita income for the town was $10180, it would be the 16th lowest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The median income is $17195, The median income for males was $20824 versus $14180 for females.
In 2000, 515 pupils and students, of which 48.93% are male and 51.07% are female, 29.34% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.77% nursery or pri school, 7.77% kindergarten, 54.17% elementary school, 18.25% high school and 12.04% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1755 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1755 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1755 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1758 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1761 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1752 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1745 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1746 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1754 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1770 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1791 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 19 | 21 | 40 |
| Kindergarten | 19 | 21 | 40 |
| Elementary school | 142 | 137 | 279 |
| High school | 49 | 45 | 94 |
| College or graduate school | 23 | 39 | 62 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Spencer town, North Carolina | $18947 | $22222 | $10180 |
| Rowan County, North Carolina | $37494 | $44242 | $18071 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |