Roper Town, North Carolina
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 613 residents, 238 households, and 166 families in the town. The population density was 706.9 people per square mile (272.94/kmē), it is 322nd most densely populated town in North Carolina. There were 268 housing units at an average density of 308 per square mile (118.92/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.58 persons, and the average family size was 3.16 persons. In the town the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 75.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 66.9 males. The median age is 37.5 years, The median age of males was 32.5 years, for females the median age was 40.8 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 126 White, 461 Black or African American, American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, 5 from two or more races and 21 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $20694, making it the 41st lowest town by median household income in North Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $25938, it is the 25th lowest town by median family income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The per capita income for the town was $14736, it is the 170th poorest town in terms of per capita income. The median income of town was $16250, Median income for males is $16591, compared with $15714 for females.
In 2000, 162 pupils and students, of which 80 are male and 82 are female, 26.43% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 16 nursery or pri school, 6 kindergarten, 81 elementary school, 45 high school and 14 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 613 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 613 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 611 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 601 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 592 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 591 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 582 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 580 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 575 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 568 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 571 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 7 | 9 | 16 |
| Kindergarten | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Elementary school | 46 | 35 | 81 |
| High school | 20 | 25 | 45 |
| College or graduate school | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roper town, North Carolina | $20694 | $25938 | $14736 |
| Washington County, North Carolina | $28865 | $34888 | $14994 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |