Morehead City Town, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 7691 people, 3597 households, and 1984 families residing in the town. The population density was 1507.6 people per square mile (582.09/km˛), giving it the 68th most densely populated town among the North Carolina. There were 4296 housing units at an average density of 842.4 per square mile (325.25/km˛). The average household size was 2.06 persons, and the average family size was 2.73 persons. In the town the population was distributed as follows: 20.2% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 83.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.3 males. The median age was 41.1 years, the median age of male residents at 37.9 and the median age of female residents at 43.7. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 81.71% White, 13.98% Black or African American, 0.66% American Indian, 0.77% Asian, 0.04% Native Hawaiian, 1.72% from two or more races and 1.13% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $28737, it would be the 197th lowest town by median household income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $39290, it is the 385th wealthiest town in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the town was $19138, making its North Carolina's 225th highest town by per capita income. The median income was $18835, Median income for males is $21640, compared with $15920 for females.
In 2000, 1518 pupils and students, of which 46.64% are male and 53.36% are female, 19.74% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.71% nursery or pri school, 9.16% kindergarten, 42.49% elementary school, 16.6% high school and 24.04% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 7691 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 7878 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 7882 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 7913 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 7977 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 8182 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 8563 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 8909 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 9323 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 9446 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 9513 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 52 | 65 | 117 |
| Kindergarten | 75 | 64 | 139 |
| Elementary school | 306 | 339 | 645 |
| High school | 107 | 145 | 252 |
| College or graduate school | 168 | 197 | 365 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead City town, North Carolina | $28737 | $39290 | $19138 |
| Carteret County, North Carolina | $38344 | $45499 | $21260 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |