Spruce Pine Town, North Carolina
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 2030 people, 888 households, and 575 families residing in the town. The population density was 522 people per square mile (201.55/kmē), it is 414th most densely populated town in North Carolina. There were 968 housing units at an average density of 248.8 per square mile (96.06/kmē). The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.89. In the town the population is diverse age-wise, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.6 males. The median age was 39.8 years, The median age of males and females living in Spruce Pine Town was 36.1 and 41.9 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 96.35% White, 0.39% Black or African American, 0.54% American Indian, 0.05% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.39% from two or more races and 2.27% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $24766, it is 108th poorest town by median household income in North Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $33902, it is the 154th poorest town in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the town was $15440, it is the 433rd highest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The median income was $19409, Median income for males is $20632, compared with $16765 for females.
In 2000, 420 pupils and students, of which 198 are male and 222 are female, 20.69% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 11 nursery or pri school, 16 kindergarten, 241 elementary school, 80 high school and 72 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2030 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2030 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2032 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2033 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2024 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2011 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2016 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2000 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1977 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1987 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1981 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 11 | 11 | |
| Kindergarten | 12 | 4 | 16 |
| Elementary school | 117 | 124 | 241 |
| High school | 27 | 53 | 80 |
| College or graduate school | 42 | 30 | 72 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Pine town, North Carolina | $24766 | $33902 | $15440 |
| Mitchell County, North Carolina | $30508 | $36367 | $15933 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |