Wingate Town, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 2406 people, 751 households, and 465 families residing in the town. The population density was 1430.2 people per square mile (552.2/kmē), it is North Carolina's 80th most densely populated town. There were 825 housing units at an average density of 491.1 per square mile (189.61/kmē). The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.99. In the town Age distribution was 18.7% under the age of 18, 35% from 18 to 24, 21.7% from 25 to 44, 15.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93 males. The median age is 23 years, The median age of males and females living in Wingate Town was 22.6 and 24.1 years respectively. The racial makeup of the town was 1685 White, 627 Black or African American, 3 American Indian, 13 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 43 from two or more races and 35 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $33750, making its North Carolina's 312th highest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $45250, it is North Carolina's 234th wealthiest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $13884, making it the 124th lowest town by per capita income in North Carolina. The median income of town was $8420, Males had a median income of $10946 versus $7013 for females.
In 2000, 1078 pupils and students, of which 589 are male and 489 are female, 44.8% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 27 nursery or pri school, 17 kindergarten, 197 elementary school, 123 high school and 714 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2406 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2409 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2423 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2489 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2581 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2631 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2735 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 3465 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 3594 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 3775 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 3879 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 16 | 11 | 27 |
| Kindergarten | 13 | 4 | 17 |
| Elementary school | 96 | 101 | 197 |
| High school | 72 | 51 | 123 |
| College or graduate school | 392 | 322 | 714 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wingate town, North Carolina | $33750 | $45250 | $13884 |
| Union County, North Carolina | $50638 | $56197 | $21978 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |