maxton, north carolina

Maxton is a town located in North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,551.

Geography

Maxton is located at 34°44'17" North, 79°21'4" West (34.738147, -79.351068). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.8 km² (2.2 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 2,551 people, 985 households, and 676 families residing in the town. The population density is 441.7/km² (1,145.3/mi²). There are 1,073 housing units at an average density of 185.8/km² (481.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 25.52% White, 64.09% African American, 7.02% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.16% Pacific Islander, 1.10% from other races, and 1.80% from two or more races. 1.61% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 985 households out of which 31.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.3% are married couples living together, 28.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% are non-families. 27.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.58 and the average family size is 3.16. In the town the population is spread out with 29.3% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 84.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 78.0 males. The median income for a household in the town is $23,143, and the median income for a family is $30,039. Males have a median income of $27,259 versus $20,218 for females. The per capita income for the town is $12,783. 28.5% of the population and 23.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 43.4% of those under the age of 18 and 22.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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