Marion City, North Carolina
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 4943 people, 2146 households, and 1284 families living in the city. The population density was 1452.1 people per square mile (560.66/kmē), it would be the 76th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. There were 2351 housing units at an average density of 691.5 per square mile (266.99/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.19 persons, and the average family size was 2.84 persons. In the city the population was spread out, with 20.7% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 23% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 120.8 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 125.6 females. The median age is 40.3 years, The median age of males and females living in Marion City was 36.5 and 43.7 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 83.23% White, 10.54% Black or African American, 0.28% American Indian, 1.05% Asian, 0.04% Native Hawaiian, 1.03% from two or more races and 3.82% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $24753, making it the 107th lowest city by median household income in North Carolina. The median income for a family in the city was $35463, it is the 190th lowest city by median family income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The per capita income for the city was $16569, it is the 367th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The median income is $18758, Median income for males is $21061, compared with $16229 for females.
In 2000, 1052 pupils and students, of which 525 are male and 527 are female, 21.28% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 64 nursery or pri school, 34 kindergarten, 500 elementary school, 246 high school and 208 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 4943 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 4944 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 4937 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 4954 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 4921 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 4916 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 4952 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 4996 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 5027 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 5087 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 5144 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 30 | 34 | 64 |
| Kindergarten | 6 | 28 | 34 |
| Elementary school | 240 | 260 | 500 |
| High school | 170 | 76 | 246 |
| College or graduate school | 79 | 129 | 208 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion city, North Carolina | $24753 | $35463 | $16569 |
| McDowell County, North Carolina | $32396 | $37789 | $16109 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |