Lanett City, Alabama
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 7897 people, 3186 households, and 2126 families residing in the city. The population density was 1463.6 people per square mile (565.1/kmē), making it the 23rd most densely populated city in Alabama. There were 3589 housing units at an average density of 664.6 per square mile (256.6/kmē). The average household size was 2.46 people, and the average family size was 3.06 people. In the city the population was distributed as follows: 25.9% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 25% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 83.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.5 males. The median age of the city's population was 37.3 years, the median age of male residents at 34.6 and the median age of female residents at 39.8. The racial makeup of the city was 3582 White, 4231 Black or African American, 9 American Indian, 17 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 50 from two or more races and 8 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $26197, it is the 329th wealthiest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $36481, it is the 249th highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Alabama. The per capita income for the city was $15614, it would be the 237th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Alabama. The median income is $20617, The median income for males was $24299, compared to $17413 for females.
In 2000, 1943 pupils and students, of which 919 are male and 1024 are female, 24.6% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 171 nursery or pri school, 126 kindergarten, 1017 elementary school, 420 high school and 209 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 7897 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 7938 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 7924 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 7806 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 7722 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 7638 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 7566 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 7530 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 7461 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 7463 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 7121 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 94 | 77 | 171 |
| Kindergarten | 76 | 50 | 126 |
| Elementary school | 459 | 558 | 1017 |
| High school | 227 | 193 | 420 |
| College or graduate school | 63 | 146 | 209 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanett city, Alabama | $26197 | $36481 | $15614 |
| Chambers County, Alabama | $29667 | $36598 | $15147 |
| Alabama, United States | $34135 | $41657 | $18189 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |