Granite Falls Town, North Carolina
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 4612 people, 1758 households, and 1212 families residing in the town. The population density was 1080.4 people per square mile (417.14/kmē), making its North Carolina's 172nd most densely populated town. There were 1849 housing units at an average density of 433 per square mile (167.18/kmē). The average household size was 2.53 persons, and the average family size was 3.01 persons. Age range in the town was well distributed with 24.4% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 15% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 89.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.9 males. The median age was 35.5 years, the median age of male residents at 33.3 and the median age of female residents at 37.8. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 4246 White, 108 Black or African American, 8 American Indian, 18 Asian, 3 Native Hawaiian, 47 from two or more races and 182 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $38596, it is the 211th highest town by median household income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $47064, making its North Carolina's 193rd highest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $17750, making its North Carolina's 294th highest town by per capita income. The median income is $21715, Males have a median income of $24726 versus $18902 for females.
In 2000, 1057 pupils and students, of which 430 are male and 627 are female, 22.92% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 126 nursery or pri school, 78 kindergarten, 546 elementary school, 174 high school and 133 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 4612 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 4642 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 4644 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 4644 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 4611 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 4597 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 4565 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 4573 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 4565 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 4580 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 4610 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 57 | 69 | 126 |
| Kindergarten | 58 | 20 | 78 |
| Elementary school | 196 | 350 | 546 |
| High school | 91 | 83 | 174 |
| College or graduate school | 28 | 105 | 133 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Falls town, North Carolina | $38596 | $47064 | $17750 |
| Caldwell County, North Carolina | $35739 | $41665 | $17353 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |