Mocksville, North Carolina

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Mocksville is a town located in Davie County, North Carolina, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 4,178. It is the county seat of Davie County Template:GR.

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Geography

Image:NCMap-doton-Mocksville.PNG Mocksville is located at 35°53'47" North, 80°33'43" West (35.896320, -80.561926)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 17.8 km² (6.9 mi²). 17.8 km² (6.9 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

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Demographics

As of the census Template:GR of 2000, there were 4,178 people, 1,627 households, and 1,067 families residing in the town. The population density was 234.5/km² (607.2/mi²). There were 1,781 housing units at an average density of 99.9/km² (258.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 76.14% White, 17.76% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.67% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 3.83% from other races, and 1.36% from two or more races. 8.07% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,627 households out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the town the population was spread out with 23.5% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,407, and the median income for a family was $42,357. Males had a median income of $31,540 versus $23,375 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,703. 12.6% of the population and 9.3% of families were below the poverty line. 12.8% of those under the age of 18 and 14.3% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

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