Mount Gilead Town, North Carolina
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 1389 people, 502 households, and 368 families residing in the town. The population density was 424.2 people per square mile (163.78/kmē), it is 189th least densely populated town in North Carolina. There were 553 housing units at an average density of 169.1 per square mile (65.29/kmē). The average household size was 2.64 people, and the average family size was 3.14 people. In the town the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 80.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.4 males. The median age was 38.3 years, The median age of males and females living in Mount Gilead Town was 35.9 and 41.2 years respectively. The racial makeup of the town was 643 White, 695 Black or African American, 7 American Indian, 30 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 10 from two or more races and 4 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $31250, making it the 391st wealthiest town by median household income among the North Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $36250, it would be the 206th lowest town by median family income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The per capita income for the town was $16236, it is North Carolina's 389th wealthiest town by per capita income. The median income of town was $20020, The median income for males was $25240 versus $16447 for females.
In 2000, 383 pupils and students, of which 42.82% are male and 57.18% are female, 27.57% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 3.66% nursery or pri school, 5.74% kindergarten, 53% elementary school, 29.77% high school and 7.83% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1389 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1397 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1400 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1394 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1389 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1395 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1393 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1389 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1393 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1396 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1396 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 14 | 22 |
| Elementary school | 100 | 103 | 203 |
| High school | 40 | 74 | 114 |
| College or graduate school | 9 | 21 | 30 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Gilead town, North Carolina | $31250 | $36250 | $16236 |
| Montgomery County, North Carolina | $32903 | $39616 | $16504 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |