Kings Mountain City, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 9693 people in the city, organized into 3821 households, and 2676 families residing in the city. The population density was 1187.1 people per square mile (458.34/kmē), it is 139th most densely populated city in North Carolina. There were 4064 housing units at an average density of 497.4 per square mile (192.05/kmē). The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.98. In the city Age distribution was 25.3% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 116.4 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 124.4 females. The median age is 38.1 years, the median age of male residents at 35.9 and the median age of female residents at 40.2. The racial makeup of the city was 74.85% White, 21.55% Black or African American, 0.15% American Indian, 1.81% Asian, 0.02% Native Hawaiian, 0.99% from two or more races and 0.63% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $31415, making it the 383rd wealthiest city by median household income among the North Carolina. The median income for a family in the city was $39137, making it the 388th highest city by median family income in North Carolina. The per capita income for the city was $15920, it is the 407th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The median income is $23533, Males had a median income of $30639 versus $17367 for females.
In 2000, 2069 pupils and students, of which 1014 are male and 1055 are female, 21.35% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 106 nursery or pri school, 113 kindergarten, 1253 elementary school, 354 high school and 243 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 9693 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 10280 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 10314 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 10394 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 10494 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 10519 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 10560 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 10744 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 10807 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 10988 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 11175 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 34 | 72 | 106 |
| Kindergarten | 57 | 56 | 113 |
| Elementary school | 665 | 588 | 1253 |
| High school | 188 | 166 | 354 |
| College or graduate school | 70 | 173 | 243 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Mountain city, North Carolina | $31415 | $39137 | $15920 |
| Cleveland County, North Carolina | $35283 | $41733 | $17395 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |