Fairmont Town, North Carolina
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 2604 people, 1078 households, and 686 families residing in the town. The population density was 1171.4 people per square mile (452.28/kmē), making its North Carolina's 145th most densely populated town. There were 1186 housing units at an average density of 534.2 per square mile (206.26/kmē). The average household size was 2.32 persons, and the average family size was 2.95 persons. Age range in the town was well distributed with 25.5% under the age of 18, 8% from 18 to 24, 21.7% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 77.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 66.5 males. The median age is 40.8 years, the median age of male residents at 37.1 and the median age of female residents at 43.7. The racial makeup of the town was 30.26% White, 58.68% Black or African American, 9.87% American Indian, 0.23% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.5% from two or more races and 0.46% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $17194, it is the tenth lowest town by median household income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $28409, it is 57th poorest town by median family income in North Carolina. The per capita income for the town was $12006, making its North Carolina's 42nd lowest town by per capita income. The median income is $18167, The median income for males was $25685 versus $13032 for females.
In 2000, 640 pupils and students, of which 40.63% are male and 59.38% are female, 24.58% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.41% nursery or pri school, 2.97% kindergarten, 46.09% elementary school, 31.88% high school and 12.66% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2604 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2703 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2697 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2664 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2657 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2656 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2654 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2675 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2686 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2708 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2730 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 17 | 24 | 41 |
| Kindergarten | 5 | 14 | 19 |
| Elementary school | 178 | 117 | 295 |
| High school | 45 | 159 | 204 |
| College or graduate school | 15 | 66 | 81 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont town, North Carolina | $17194 | $28409 | $12006 |
| Robeson County, North Carolina | $28202 | $32514 | $13224 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |