Jefferson Town, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 1422 residents, 582 households, and 334 families in the town. The population density was 738.2 people per square mile (285.02/kmē), it is the 308th most populated town in terms of population density. There were 617 housing units at an average density of 319.7 per square mile (123.44/kmē). The average household size was 2.02 and the average family size was 2.66. In the town the population was spread out, with 14.3% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 21.2% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 34.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 136.2 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 141.4 females. The median age is 51.4 years, the median age of male residents at 43.8 and the median age of female residents at 58.3. The racial makeup of the town was 1357 White, 20 Black or African American, American Indian, 5 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 4 from two or more races and 36 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $22847, making it the 73rd lowest town by median household income in North Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $34554, it would be the 168th lowest town by median family income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The per capita income for the town was $15505, it is the 427th highest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The median income of town was $17528, Median income for males is $20913, compared with $13750 for females.
In 2000, 205 pupils and students, of which 92 are male and 113 are female, 14.42% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 17 nursery or pri school, 16 kindergarten, 101 elementary school, 43 high school and 28 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1422 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1384 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1383 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1378 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1383 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1378 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1363 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1361 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1360 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1348 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1348 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 8 | 9 | 17 |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 14 | 16 |
| Elementary school | 45 | 56 | 101 |
| High school | 25 | 18 | 43 |
| College or graduate school | 12 | 16 | 28 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson town, North Carolina | $22847 | $34554 | $15505 |
| Ashe County, North Carolina | $28824 | $36052 | $16429 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |