Roxboro City, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 8696 people, 3666 households, and 2243 families living in the city. The population density was 1387.2 people per square mile (535.6/kmē), it is the 92nd most densely populated city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. There were 3954 housing units at an average density of 630.6 per square mile (243.48/kmē). The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.89. In the city Population was distributed with 23.7% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 29% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 81.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.8 males. The median age is 37.5 years, The median age of males was 34.3 years, for females the median age was 40.1 years. The racial makeup of the city was 50.08% White, 45.4% Black or African American, 0.57% American Indian, 0.24% Asian, 0.02% Native Hawaiian, 1.09% from two or more races and 2.59% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $26875, it is the 158th poorest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $34217, making its North Carolina's 163rd lowest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $15325, it would be the 212th lowest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The median income was $19486, The median income for males was $21515 versus $18060 for females.
In 2000, 1804 pupils and students, of which 45.79% are male and 54.21% are female, 20.75% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 10.86% nursery or pri school, 6.49% kindergarten, 45.95% elementary school, 22.01% high school and 14.69% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 8696 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 8694 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 8706 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 8668 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 8725 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 8704 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 8670 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 8685 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 8658 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 8672 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 8667 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 76 | 120 | 196 |
| Kindergarten | 72 | 45 | 117 |
| Elementary school | 425 | 404 | 829 |
| High school | 166 | 231 | 397 |
| College or graduate school | 87 | 178 | 265 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roxboro city, North Carolina | $26875 | $34217 | $15325 |
| Person County, North Carolina | $37159 | $44598 | $18709 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |