Wallace Town, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 3344 people, 1329 households, and 862 families residing in the town. The population density was 1299.5 people per square mile (501.74/kmē), making it the 112th most densely populated town in North Carolina. There were 1440 housing units at an average density of 560.3 per square mile (216.33/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.42 persons, and the average family size was 2.96 persons. In the town the population is diverse age-wise, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 27% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 85.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.6 males. The median age is 38.3 years, the median age of male residents at 34.8 and the median age of female residents at 41.2. The racial makeup of the town was 55.65% White, 28.26% Black or African American, 0.06% American Indian, 0.24% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.73% from two or more races and 14.06% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $25422, making it the 124th lowest town by median household income in North Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $33413, making it the 143rd poorest town by median family income among the North Carolina. The per capita income for the town was $14380, it is North Carolina's 150th poorest town by per capita income. The median income of town was $16923, Males have a median income of $25110 versus $13527 for females.
In 2000, 685 pupils and students, of which 387 are male and 298 are female, 20.48% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 48 nursery or pri school, 61 kindergarten, 380 elementary school, 129 high school and 67 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 3344 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 3350 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 3350 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 3427 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 3450 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 3457 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 3483 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 3491 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 3534 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 3546 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 3591 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 20 | 28 | 48 |
| Kindergarten | 61 | 61 | |
| Elementary school | 206 | 174 | 380 |
| High school | 53 | 76 | 129 |
| College or graduate school | 47 | 20 | 67 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace town, North Carolina | $25422 | $33413 | $14380 |
| Duplin County, North Carolina | $29890 | $34760 | $14499 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |