Rockwell Town, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 1971 people, 744 households, and 553 families residing in the town. The population density was 1183.8 people per square mile (457.07/km˛), making its North Carolina's 140th most densely populated town. There were 781 housing units at an average density of 470.5 per square mile (181.66/km˛). The average household size was 2.52 persons, and the average family size was 2.96 persons. In the town the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.8 males. The median age was 38 years, The median age of males was 36.2 years, for females the median age was 39.8 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 1916 White, 14 Black or African American, 1 American Indian, 11 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 14 from two or more races and 15 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $41488, it is the 156th highest town by median household income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $47935, it is the 181st wealthiest town in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the town was $19687, making its North Carolina's 201st highest town by per capita income. The median income is $22869, Males have a median income of $28198 versus $16693 for females.
In 2000, 586 pupils and students, of which 55.29% are male and 44.71% are female, 29.73% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 8.19% nursery or pri school, 5.63% kindergarten, 45.39% elementary school, 29.52% high school and 11.26% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1971 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1971 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1971 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1973 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1977 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1967 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1960 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1963 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1972 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1990 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2012 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 36 | 12 | 48 |
| Kindergarten | 21 | 12 | 33 |
| Elementary school | 149 | 117 | 266 |
| High school | 96 | 77 | 173 |
| College or graduate school | 22 | 44 | 66 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwell town, North Carolina | $41488 | $47935 | $19687 |
| Rowan County, North Carolina | $37494 | $44242 | $18071 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |