Lincolnton City, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 9965 people in the city, organized into 3878 households, and 2612 families living in the city. The population density was 1219.4 people per square mile (470.81/km˛), it is North Carolina's 130th most densely populated city. There were 4146 housing units at an average density of 507.5 per square mile (195.95/km˛). The average household size was 2.46 people, and the average family size was 2.98 people. In the city Age distribution was 23.6% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 115.9 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 122 females. The median age was 37.7 years, The median age of males was 34.7 years, for females the median age was 40.7 years. The racial makeup of the city was 80.05% White, 13.48% Black or African American, 0.33% American Indian, 0.39% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.6% from two or more races and 4.15% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $31684, it would be the 370th highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The median income for a family in the city was $39949, it would be the 369th highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The per capita income for the city was $16667, it is the 363rd highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The median income of city was $21813, The median income for males was $25635 versus $18641 for females.
In 2000, 2306 pupils and students, of which 51.39% are male and 48.61% are female, 23.14% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 11.14% nursery or pri school, 4.9% kindergarten, 49.87% elementary school, 15.65% high school and 18.43% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 9965 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 10124 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 10126 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 10095 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 10103 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 10128 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 10164 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 10285 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 10489 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 10663 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 10859 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 119 | 138 | 257 |
| Kindergarten | 33 | 80 | 113 |
| Elementary school | 652 | 498 | 1150 |
| High school | 223 | 138 | 361 |
| College or graduate school | 158 | 267 | 425 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnton city, North Carolina | $31684 | $39949 | $16667 |
| Lincoln County, North Carolina | $41421 | $47752 | $18877 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |