Elaine City, Arkansas
As of the census of 2000, there were 865 people in the city, organized into 330 households, and 222 families residing in the city. The population density was 1725.8 people per square mile (666.34/kmē), it would be the 12th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Arkansas. There were 356 housing units at an average density of 712 per square mile (274.9/kmē). The average household size was 2.62 persons, and the average family size was 3.31 persons. In the city the population is diverse age-wise, with 31.8% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 19.5% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 80.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.5 males. The median age was 31.8 years, The median age of males was 28.9 years, for females the median age was 36 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 39.08% White, 58.15% Black or African American, 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.85% from two or more races and 0.92% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $19479, it is the 59th lowest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The median income for a family in the city was $22813, making its Arkansas's 42nd lowest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $12640, it is the 330th wealthiest city in terms of per capita income. The median income is $14375, The median income for males was $19792, compared to $11250 for females.
In 2000, 259 pupils and students, of which 50.97% are male and 49.03% are female, 29.94% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 10.04% nursery or pri school, 6.56% kindergarten, 44.79% elementary school, 27.8% high school and 10.81% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 865 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 865 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 859 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 838 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 808 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 784 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 770 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 757 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 732 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 714 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 698 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 18 | 8 | 26 |
| Kindergarten | 10 | 7 | 17 |
| Elementary school | 65 | 51 | 116 |
| High school | 31 | 41 | 72 |
| College or graduate school | 8 | 20 | 28 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elaine city, Arkansas | $19479 | $22813 | $12640 |
| Phillips County, Arkansas | $22231 | $26570 | $12288 |
| Arkansas, United States | $32182 | $38663 | $16904 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |