Mesic Town, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 257 people in the town, organized into 106 households, and 78 families residing in the town. The population density was 240.3 people per square mile (92.78/kmē), giving it the 90th least densely populated town among the North Carolina. There were 146 housing units at an average density of 136.4 per square mile (52.66/kmē). The average household size was 2.42 people, and the average family size was 2.83 people. The population's age distribution was 24.5% under the age of 18, 3.5% from 18 to 24, 18.7% from 25 to 44, 28% from 45 to 64, and 25.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 83.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.8 males. The median age is 46.3 years, the median age of male residents at 45.6 and the median age of female residents at 48.3. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 29.57% White, 68.48% Black or African American, 0% American Indian, 0.78% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.17% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $27188, it is 168th poorest town by median household income in North Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $31250, it would be the 102nd lowest town by median family income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The per capita income for the town was $15253, making its North Carolina's 203rd lowest town by per capita income. The median income is $14821, Males have a median income of $26500 versus $8125 for females.
In 2000, 61 pupils and students, of which 28 are male and 33 are female, 23.74% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 4 nursery or pri school, 4 kindergarten, 29 elementary school, 22 high school and 2 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 257 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 257 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 257 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 252 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 249 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 247 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 244 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 243 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 240 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 239 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 238 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 4 | 4 | |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 4 | |
| Elementary school | 18 | 11 | 29 |
| High school | 10 | 12 | 22 |
| College or graduate school | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesic town, North Carolina | $27188 | $31250 | $15253 |
| Pamlico County, North Carolina | $34084 | $41659 | $18005 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |