Walnut Cove Town, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 1465 people in the town, organized into 585 households, and 375 families living in the town. The population density was 608.5 people per square mile (234.94/kmē), making its North Carolina's 380th most densely populated town. There were 636 housing units at an average density of 263.9 per square mile (101.89/kmē). The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.83. In the town the population was spread out, with 19.5% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 26.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 125 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 136.7 females. The median age is 44.7 years, the median age of male residents at 41.5 and the median age of female residents at 47.5. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 1163 White, 280 Black or African American, 2 American Indian, 2 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 13 from two or more races and 5 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $31944, making it the 363rd highest town by median household income in North Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $41250, it is North Carolina's 332nd wealthiest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $16117, it is the 394th highest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The median income is $23163, Males have a median income of $26635 versus $20208 for females.
In 2000, 355 pupils and students, of which 167 are male and 188 are female, 24.23% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 18 nursery or pri school, 16 kindergarten, 155 elementary school, 110 high school and 56 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1465 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1465 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1466 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1449 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1457 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1474 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1492 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1553 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1579 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1585 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1596 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| Kindergarten | 12 | 4 | 16 |
| Elementary school | 75 | 80 | 155 |
| High school | 49 | 61 | 110 |
| College or graduate school | 22 | 34 | 56 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Cove town, North Carolina | $31944 | $41250 | $16117 |
| Stokes County, North Carolina | $38808 | $44615 | $18130 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |