Waynesville Town, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 9232 people, 4106 households, and 2544 families living in the town. The population density was 1191.8 people per square mile (460.16/kmē), it is the 137th most densely populated town in the U.S. state of North Carolina. There were 4761 housing units at an average density of 614.3 per square mile (237.18/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.16 persons, and the average family size was 2.71 persons. The population's age distribution was 19.9% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 22.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.9 males. The median age was 44 years, The median age of males was 40.9 years, for females the median age was 47.4 years. The racial makeup of the town was 8717 White, 306 Black or African American, 50 American Indian, 15 Asian, 7 Native Hawaiian, 67 from two or more races and 70 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $28296, it is 186th poorest town by median household income in North Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $36404, it is the 212th lowest town by median family income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The per capita income for the town was $17821, making its North Carolina's 288th highest town by per capita income. The median income of town was $19302, Males have a median income of $23621 versus $15294 for females.
In 2000, 2175 pupils and students, of which 48.55% are male and 51.45% are female, 23.56% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.47% nursery or pri school, 3.45% kindergarten, 44.51% elementary school, 23.63% high school and 22.94% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 9232 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 9543 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 9550 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 9571 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 9549 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 9561 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 9587 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 9532 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 9511 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 9866 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 9877 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 58 | 61 | 119 |
| Kindergarten | 41 | 34 | 75 |
| Elementary school | 470 | 498 | 968 |
| High school | 294 | 220 | 514 |
| College or graduate school | 193 | 306 | 499 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesville town, North Carolina | $28296 | $36404 | $17821 |
| Haywood County, North Carolina | $33922 | $40438 | $18554 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |