Elk Park Town, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 459 people, 205 households, and 125 families residing in the town. The population density was 659.2 people per square mile (254.52/kmē), it is the 359th most populated town in terms of population density. There were 237 housing units at an average density of 338.6 per square mile (130.73/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.24 persons, and the average family size was 2.91 persons. In the town the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 15% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males. The median age was 38.1 years, the median age of male residents at 37.3 and the median age of female residents at 39.1. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 457 White, Black or African American, American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, 2 from two or more races and Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $20769, making its North Carolina's 43rd lowest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $27500, it would be the 44th lowest town by median family income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The per capita income for the town was $13486, making it the 104th poorest town by per capita income among the North Carolina. The median income was $16705, The median income for males was $22083, compared to $13750 for females.
In 2000, 106 pupils and students, of which 41 are male and 65 are female, 23.09% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 5 nursery or pri school, 1 kindergarten, 62 elementary school, 27 high school and 11 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 459 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 459 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 459 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 462 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 458 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 456 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 454 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 444 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 439 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 431 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 429 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Kindergarten | 1 | 1 | |
| Elementary school | 19 | 43 | 62 |
| High school | 11 | 16 | 27 |
| College or graduate school | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Park town, North Carolina | $20769 | $27500 | $13486 |
| Avery County, North Carolina | $30627 | $37454 | $15176 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |