Valdese Town, North Carolina
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 4485 people, 1886 households, and 1181 families residing in the town. The population density was 823.8 people per square mile (318.07/kmē), making it the 269th most densely populated town in North Carolina. There were 1992 housing units at an average density of 366.2 per square mile (141.39/kmē). The average household size was 2.29 people, and the average family size was 2.9 people. In the town the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 7% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 83.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.6 males. The median age is 39.6 years, the median age of male residents at 36.4 and the median age of female residents at 42.8. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 91.53% White, 1.05% Black or African American, 0.22% American Indian, 3.99% Asian, 0.07% Native Hawaiian, 0.89% from two or more races and 2.25% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $30617, it is the 410th wealthiest town in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $41411, it is North Carolina's 328th wealthiest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $18965, it is North Carolina's 229th wealthiest town by per capita income. The median income of town was $21696, Males had a median income of $24737 versus $18574 for females.
In 2000, 949 pupils and students, of which 452 are male and 497 are female, 21.16% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 68 nursery or pri school, 78 kindergarten, 476 elementary school, 167 high school and 160 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 4485 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 4701 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 4699 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 4658 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 4617 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 4591 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 4565 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 4544 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 4537 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 4535 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 4557 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 23 | 45 | 68 |
| Kindergarten | 49 | 29 | 78 |
| Elementary school | 245 | 231 | 476 |
| High school | 82 | 85 | 167 |
| College or graduate school | 53 | 107 | 160 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valdese town, North Carolina | $30617 | $41411 | $18965 |
| Burke County, North Carolina | $35629 | $42114 | $17397 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |