Taylorsville Town, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 1799 people in the town, organized into 746 households, and 447 families living in the town. The population density was 897.6 people per square mile (346.57/km˛), making its North Carolina's 245th most densely populated town. There were 819 housing units at an average density of 409.5 per square mile (158.11/km˛). The average household size was 2.2 persons, and the average family size was 2.83 persons. In the town the population was spread out, with 20.6% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 25.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 84.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.5 males. The median age of the town's population was 41 years, the median age of male residents at 36.7 and the median age of female residents at 45.9. The racial makeup of the town was 82.71% White, 11.4% Black or African American, 0.11% American Indian, 1.06% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.22% from two or more races and 3.5% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $24875, it is 110th poorest town by median household income in North Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $34063, it is the 157th lowest town by median family income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The per capita income for the town was $14876, making its North Carolina's 178th lowest town by per capita income. The median income is $19840, The median income for males was $23158 versus $16346 for females.
In 2000, 251 pupils and students, of which 122 are male and 129 are female, 13.95% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 14 nursery or pri school, 11 kindergarten, 152 elementary school, 32 high school and 42 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1799 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1819 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1819 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1820 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1826 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1836 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1846 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1845 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1848 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1855 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1854 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 11 | 3 | 14 |
| Kindergarten | 11 | 11 | |
| Elementary school | 81 | 71 | 152 |
| High school | 22 | 10 | 32 |
| College or graduate school | 8 | 34 | 42 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylorsville town, North Carolina | $24875 | $34063 | $14876 |
| Alexander County, North Carolina | $38684 | $45691 | $18507 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |