Ellerbe Town, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 1021 people in the town, organized into 398 households, and 269 families residing in the town. The population density was 696.9 people per square mile (269.07/kmē), it is the 328th most densely populated town in the U.S. state of North Carolina. There were 447 housing units at an average density of 304.1 per square mile (117.41/kmē). The average household size was 2.55 persons, and the average family size was 3.16 persons. Age range in the town was well distributed with 30.7% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 82.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.8 males. The median age is 33.3 years, The median age of males was 31.6 years, for females the median age was 33.7 years. The racial makeup of the town was 48.68% White, 46.13% Black or African American, 0.2% American Indian, 0.1% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0% from two or more races and 4.9% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $21118, it is the 49th lowest town by median household income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $29091, making it the 65th poorest town by median family income among the North Carolina. The per capita income for the town was $12327, making its North Carolina's 55th lowest town by per capita income. The median income was $17917, The median income for males was $21500, compared to $15326 for females.
In 2000, 278 pupils and students, of which 46.4% are male and 53.6% are female, 27.23% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 2.88% nursery or pri school, 8.27% kindergarten, 47.84% elementary school, 22.66% high school and 18.35% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1021 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1045 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1044 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1035 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1030 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1014 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1003 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 997 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 987 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 985 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 982 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| Kindergarten | 9 | 14 | 23 |
| Elementary school | 70 | 63 | 133 |
| High school | 35 | 28 | 63 |
| College or graduate school | 9 | 42 | 51 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellerbe town, North Carolina | $21118 | $29091 | $12327 |
| Richmond County, North Carolina | $28830 | $35226 | $14485 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |