Hot Springs Town, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 645 people, 293 households, and 176 families living in the town. The population density was 205.1 people per square mile (79.19/km˛), giving it the 80th least densely populated town among the North Carolina. There were 368 housing units at an average density of 116.8 per square mile (45.1/km˛). The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.77. In the town the population was spread out, with 21.4% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 18% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males. The median age was 41.5 years, The median age of males and females living in Hot Springs Town was 39.4 and 43.2 years respectively. The racial makeup of the town was 98.45% White, 0.47% Black or African American, 0.47% American Indian, 0.47% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.16% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $20714, it is North Carolina's 42nd poorest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $30882, it is the 93rd poorest town in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the town was $12497, making its North Carolina's 64th lowest town by per capita income. The median income is $18667, The median income for males was $24271, compared to $12411 for females.
In 2000, 104 pupils and students, of which 59 are male and 45 are female, 16.12% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 10 nursery or pri school, 7 kindergarten, 62 elementary school, 19 high school and 6 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 645 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 645 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 646 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 646 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 643 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 637 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 634 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 634 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 635 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 636 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 638 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| Kindergarten | 7 | 7 | |
| Elementary school | 38 | 24 | 62 |
| High school | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| College or graduate school | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs town, North Carolina | $20714 | $30882 | $12497 |
| Madison County, North Carolina | $30985 | $37383 | $16076 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |