Locust City, North Carolina
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 2416 residents, 922 households, and 713 families in the city. The population density was 470.5 people per square mile (181.66/km˛), making it the 214th least densely populated city in North Carolina. There were 981 housing units at an average density of 190.9 per square mile (73.71/km˛). The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.02. In the city Population was distributed with 26.2% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 32.8% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 100.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males. The median age of the city's population was 36.2 years, The median age of males was 35.4 years, for females the median age was 37 years. The racial makeup of the city was 2293 White, 37 Black or African American, 11 American Indian, 4 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 22 from two or more races and 49 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $44556, making its North Carolina's 126th highest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $50987, it is North Carolina's 141st wealthiest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $19250, it is the 221st wealthiest city in terms of per capita income. The median income of city was $23364, Median income for males is $31835, compared with $16436 for females.
In 2000, 614 pupils and students, of which 311 are male and 303 are female, 25.41% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 66 nursery or pri school, 44 kindergarten, 278 elementary school, 131 high school and 95 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2416 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2529 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2530 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2530 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2516 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2506 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2499 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2512 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2565 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2609 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2637 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 34 | 32 | 66 |
| Kindergarten | 32 | 12 | 44 |
| Elementary school | 142 | 136 | 278 |
| High school | 59 | 72 | 131 |
| College or graduate school | 44 | 51 | 95 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locust city, North Carolina | $44556 | $50987 | $19250 |
| Stanly County, North Carolina | $36898 | $43956 | $17825 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |