Rutherfordton Town, North Carolina
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 4131 people, 1602 households, and 1048 families living in the town. The population density was 990.1 people per square mile (382.28/kmē), giving it the 206th most densely populated town among the North Carolina. There were 1765 housing units at an average density of 423.3 per square mile (163.44/kmē). The average household size was 2.33 persons, and the average family size was 2.91 persons. In the town the population was spread out, with 22.6% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 28% from 25 to 44, 22% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 89.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.5 males. The median age was 40.3 years, The median age of males and females living in Rutherfordton Town was 37.7 and 42.9 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 3477 White, 562 Black or African American, 5 American Indian, 30 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 27 from two or more races and 30 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $37941, it is North Carolina's 219th wealthiest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $47381, it is North Carolina's 188th wealthiest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $21742, making it the 142nd highest town by per capita income in North Carolina. The median income of town was $21170, Males had a median income of $26131 versus $16615 for females.
In 2000, 923 pupils and students, of which 481 are male and 442 are female, 22.34% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 69 nursery or pri school, 8 kindergarten, 466 elementary school, 218 high school and 162 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 4131 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 4130 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 4125 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 4098 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 4073 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 4074 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 4054 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 4047 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 4039 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 4022 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 4040 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 29 | 40 | 69 |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 8 | |
| Elementary school | 247 | 219 | 466 |
| High school | 140 | 78 | 218 |
| College or graduate school | 65 | 97 | 162 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherfordton town, North Carolina | $37941 | $47381 | $21742 |
| Rutherford County, North Carolina | $31122 | $37787 | $16270 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |