Mars Hill Town, North Carolina
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 1764 residents, 541 households, and 312 families in the town. The population density was 911.7 people per square mile (352.01/kmē), making it the 234th most densely populated town in North Carolina. There were 586 housing units at an average density of 303.6 per square mile (117.22/kmē). The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 2.68. In the town the population is diverse age-wise, with 11.7% under the age of 18, 43.1% from 18 to 24, 16.2% from 25 to 44, 15.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males. The median age was 22.6 years, the median age of male residents at 22.2 and the median age of female residents at 23.6. The racial makeup of the town was 91.21% White, 5.95% Black or African American, 0.28% American Indian, 0.85% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.85% from two or more races and 0.85% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $32917, making its North Carolina's 336th highest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $45000, making its North Carolina's 238th highest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $13366, it is North Carolina's 100th poorest town by per capita income. The median income is $7157, Males had a median income of $11550 versus $4977 for females.
In 2000, 957 pupils and students, of which 465 are male and 492 are female, 54.25% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 17 nursery or pri school, 20 kindergarten, 108 elementary school, 42 high school and 770 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1764 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1766 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1766 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1754 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1725 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1733 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1820 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1797 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1766 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1769 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1772 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 7 | 10 | 17 |
| Kindergarten | 20 | 20 | |
| Elementary school | 50 | 58 | 108 |
| High school | 25 | 17 | 42 |
| College or graduate school | 383 | 387 | 770 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill town, North Carolina | $32917 | $45000 | $13366 |
| Madison County, North Carolina | $30985 | $37383 | $16076 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |