Fletcher Town, North Carolina
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 4185 people, 1744 households, and 1248 families living in the town. The population density was 791.1 people per square mile (305.45/kmē), it would be the 284th most densely populated town in the U.S. state of North Carolina. There were 1816 housing units at an average density of 343.3 per square mile (132.55/kmē). The average household size was 2.4 people, and the average family size was 2.85 people. In the Fletcher Town, 23.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.6% were 18 to 24, 35.8% were 25 to 44, 24.6% were 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males. The median age is 35.9 years, the median age of male residents at 35.4 and the median age of female residents at 36.5. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 3917 White, 138 Black or African American, 5 American Indian, 53 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 51 from two or more races and 21 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $45426, it would be the 118th highest town by median household income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $51688, it is the 128th wealthiest town in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the town was $20607, making its North Carolina's 172nd highest town by per capita income. The median income of town was $26344, The median income for males was $33169 versus $20979 for females.
In 2000, 881 pupils and students, of which 51.99% are male and 48.01% are female, 21.05% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 13.51% nursery or pri school, 9.76% kindergarten, 41.66% elementary school, 17.71% high school and 17.37% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 4185 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 4223 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 4238 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 4276 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 4310 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 4382 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 4457 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 4514 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 4576 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 4654 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 4714 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 66 | 53 | 119 |
| Kindergarten | 40 | 46 | 86 |
| Elementary school | 199 | 168 | 367 |
| High school | 70 | 86 | 156 |
| College or graduate school | 83 | 70 | 153 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fletcher town, North Carolina | $45426 | $51688 | $20607 |
| Henderson County, North Carolina | $38109 | $44974 | $21110 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |