Peletier Town, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 487 people, 206 households, and 146 families residing in the town. The population density was 148.2 people per square mile (57.22/kmē), it is the 52nd least densely populated town in the U.S. state of North Carolina. There were 282 housing units at an average density of 85.7 per square mile (33.09/kmē). The average household size was 2.36 people, and the average family size was 2.74 people. In the town Age distribution was 22.8% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 102.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.9 males. The median age is 41.7 years, The median age of males was 40.2 years, for females the median age was 43.3 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 473 White, 3 Black or African American, 3 American Indian, 8 Asian, Native Hawaiian, from two or more races and Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $33641, making its North Carolina's 316th highest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $34653, making it the 170th poorest town by median family income among the North Carolina. The per capita income for the town was $17484, it is North Carolina's 305th wealthiest town by per capita income. The median income is $19250, Males had a median income of $21750 versus $15250 for females.
In 2000, 82 pupils and students, of which 51.22% are male and 48.78% are female, 16.84% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4.88% nursery or pri school, 0% kindergarten, 45.12% elementary school, 42.68% high school and 7.32% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 487 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 530 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 531 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 536 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 537 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 537 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 538 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 535 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 534 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 526 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 522 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Kindergarten | 0 | ||
| Elementary school | 25 | 12 | 37 |
| High school | 12 | 23 | 35 |
| College or graduate school | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peletier town, North Carolina | $33641 | $34653 | $17484 |
| Carteret County, North Carolina | $38344 | $45499 | $21260 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |