Forest City Town, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 7549 people, 3245 households, and 2028 families living in the town. The population density was 918.6 people per square mile (354.67/kmē), it is the 233rd most populated town in terms of population density. There were 3638 housing units at an average density of 442.6 per square mile (170.89/kmē). The average household size was 2.28 people, and the average family size was 2.9 people. In the town Age distribution was 24.9% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 120 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 130.4 females. The median age was 37.8 years, The median age of males and females living in Forest City Town was 35 and 40.2 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 67.37% White, 28.83% Black or African American, 0.2% American Indian, 0.77% Asian, 0.13% Native Hawaiian, 1.32% from two or more races and 1.38% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $24243, making it the 99th lowest town by median household income in North Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $30000, it is the 80th lowest town by median family income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The per capita income for the town was $15248, making it the 202nd poorest town by per capita income among the North Carolina. The median income of town was $18475, Males have a median income of $21749 versus $13877 for females.
In 2000, 1669 pupils and students, of which 902 are male and 767 are female, 22.11% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 79 nursery or pri school, 119 kindergarten, 849 elementary school, 322 high school and 300 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 7549 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 7701 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 7683 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 7601 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 7517 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 7453 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 7366 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 7296 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 7227 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 7152 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 7172 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 59 | 20 | 79 |
| Kindergarten | 61 | 58 | 119 |
| Elementary school | 476 | 373 | 849 |
| High school | 192 | 130 | 322 |
| College or graduate school | 114 | 186 | 300 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest City town, North Carolina | $24243 | $30000 | $15248 |
| Rutherford County, North Carolina | $31122 | $37787 | $16270 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |