Elizabeth City City, North Carolina
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 17188 residents, 6577 households, and 4188 families in the city. The population density was 1923.2 people per square mile (742.55/kmē), making it the 29th most densely populated city in North Carolina. There were 7463 housing units at an average density of 834.8 per square mile (322.32/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.39 persons, and the average family size was 3.01 persons. Age range in the city was well distributed with 25.7% under the age of 18, 15.1% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 81.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.4 males. The median age of the city's population was 32.9 years, The median age of males and females living in Elizabeth City City was 29.1 and 35.7 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 6917 White, 9729 Black or African American, 47 American Indian, 136 Asian, 2 Native Hawaiian, 251 from two or more races and 106 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $24193, making its North Carolina's 97th lowest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $28037, it is North Carolina's 51st poorest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $13333, making its North Carolina's 98th lowest city by per capita income. The median income was $15788, Median income for males is $19019, compared with $13371 for females.
In 2000, 5784 pupils and students, of which 45.14% are male and 54.86% are female, 33.65% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.79% nursery or pri school, 4.63% kindergarten, 34.7% elementary school, 19.26% high school and 35.62% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 17188 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 17273 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 17239 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 17107 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 17377 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 17579 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 17989 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 18486 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 19060 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 19682 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 20025 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 157 | 178 | 335 |
| Kindergarten | 139 | 129 | 268 |
| Elementary school | 1005 | 1002 | 2007 |
| High school | 452 | 662 | 1114 |
| College or graduate school | 858 | 1202 | 2060 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth City city, North Carolina | $24193 | $28037 | $13333 |
| Pasquotank County, North Carolina | $30444 | $36402 | $14815 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |