Hookerton, North Carolina
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Hookerton is a town located in Greene County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 467.
Geography
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Location of Hookerton, North Carolina
Hookerton is located at 35°25'23" North, 77°35'24" West (35.423060, -77.590101)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²). 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 467 people, 200 households, and 123 families residing in the town. The population density is 563.5/km² (1,446.1/mi²). There are 219 housing units at an average density of 264.2/km² (678.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 52.89% White, 40.26% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 6.64% from other races, and 0.21% from two or more races. 8.14% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 200 households out of which 27.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.0% are married couples living together, 14.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 38.5% are non-families. 37.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 18.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.34 and the average family size is 3.07.
In the town the population is spread out with 24.0% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 78.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 78.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $31,563, and the median income for a family is $45,625. Males have a median income of $29,231 versus $26,667 for females. The per capita income for the town is $14,371. 16.7% of the population and 7.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 22.8% of those under the age of 18 and 24.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.