West Marion Cdp, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 1556 residents, 677 households, and 459 families in the census designated place. The population density was 831.2 people per square mile (320.93/kmē), making its North Carolina's 265th most densely populated census designated place. There were 731 housing units at an average density of 390.9 per square mile (150.93/kmē). The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.76. Age range in the census designated place was well distributed with 22.1% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 85.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.9 males. The median age is 38.3 years, The median age of males was 37.1 years, for females the median age was 39.4 years. The racial makeup of the census designated place was 1420 White, 80 Black or African American, 7 American Indian, 2 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 21 from two or more races and 26 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the census designated place was $26151, it is 138th poorest census designated place by median household income in North Carolina. The median income for a family in the census designated place was $31953, making its North Carolina's 119th lowest census designated place by median family income. The per capita income for the census designated place was $15087, it is the 188th lowest census designated place by per capita income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The median income is $18925, The median income for males was $20756, compared to $16375 for females.
In 2000, 314 pupils and students, of which 42.68% are male and 57.32% are female, 20.18% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4.78% nursery or pri school, 7.64% kindergarten, 51.27% elementary school, 16.88% high school and 19.43% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 963 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 961 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 962 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 969 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 966 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 966 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 964 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 959 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 957 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 958 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 959 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| Kindergarten | 18 | 6 | 24 |
| Elementary school | 74 | 87 | 161 |
| High school | 21 | 32 | 53 |
| College or graduate school | 14 | 47 | 61 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Marion CDP, North Carolina | $26151 | $31953 | $15087 |
| McDowell County, North Carolina | $32396 | $37789 | $16109 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |