Maxton Town, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 2551 people, 985 households, and 677 families residing in the town. The population density was 1145.3 people per square mile (442.2/kmē), it would be the 156th most densely populated town in the U.S. state of North Carolina. There were 1073 housing units at an average density of 481.2 per square mile (185.79/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.58 persons, and the average family size was 3.16 persons. The population's age distribution was 29.3% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 26% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 84.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78 males. The median age of the town's population was 34.4 years, The median age of males and females living in Maxton Town was 32.7 and 35.8 years respectively. The racial makeup of the town was 651 White, 1635 Black or African American, 179 American Indian, 8 Asian, 4 Native Hawaiian, 46 from two or more races and 28 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $23143, it is the 77th lowest town by median household income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $30039, making its North Carolina's 81st lowest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $12783, it is North Carolina's 77th poorest town by per capita income. The median income of town was $17659, The median income for males was $21042, compared to $15319 for females.
In 2000, 834 pupils and students, of which 400 are male and 434 are female, 32.69% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 53 nursery or pri school, 45 kindergarten, 372 elementary school, 221 high school and 143 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2551 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2674 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2669 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2635 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2626 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2625 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2624 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2643 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2652 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2674 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2696 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 13 | 40 | 53 |
| Kindergarten | 21 | 24 | 45 |
| Elementary school | 196 | 176 | 372 |
| High school | 94 | 127 | 221 |
| College or graduate school | 76 | 67 | 143 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxton town, North Carolina | $23143 | $30039 | $12783 |
| Robeson County, North Carolina | $28202 | $32514 | $13224 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |