Rutherford College Town, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 1293 people, 541 households, and 382 families residing in the town. The population density was 568 people per square mile (219.31/km˛), it is the 399th most populated town in terms of population density. There were 570 housing units at an average density of 250 per square mile (96.53/km˛). The average household size was 2.37 people, and the average family size was 2.86 people. Age range in the town was well distributed with 23.7% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 25% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 84.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.8 males. The median age of the town's population was 39 years, the median age of male residents at 37.9 and the median age of female residents at 40.1. The racial makeup of the town was 93.74% White, 0.39% Black or African American, 0.31% American Indian, 4.25% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.16% from two or more races and 0.15% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $36579, it is North Carolina's 249th wealthiest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $42206, it would be the 300th highest town by median family income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The per capita income for the town was $18148, it is North Carolina's 265th wealthiest town by per capita income. The median income was $20877, Median income for males is $25972, compared with $17981 for females.
In 2000, 320 pupils and students, of which 37.5% are male and 62.5% are female, 24.75% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4.06% nursery or pri school, 5.94% kindergarten, 46.25% elementary school, 24.38% high school and 19.38% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1293 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1305 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1305 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1298 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1288 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1283 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1274 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1269 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1270 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1269 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1275 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| Kindergarten | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| Elementary school | 61 | 87 | 148 |
| High school | 23 | 55 | 78 |
| College or graduate school | 20 | 42 | 62 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford College town, North Carolina | $36579 | $42206 | $18148 |
| Burke County, North Carolina | $35629 | $42114 | $17397 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |