Rhodhiss, North Carolina

Rhodhiss is a town located in Caldwell and Burke Counties, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 366.

Geography

Rhodhiss is located at 35°46'13" North, 81°25'58" West (35.770280, -81.432903)¹.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.7 km² (1.0 mi²). 2.5 km² (1.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 6.67% water.

Demographics

As of the census ² of 2000, there are 366 people, 170 households, and 112 families residing in the town. The population density is 144.2/km² (374.5/mi²). There are 188 housing units at an average density of 74.1/km² (192.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 99.18% White, 0.55% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.27% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 0.27% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 170 households out of which 21.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% are married couples living together, 10.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% are non-families. 30.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 18.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.15 and the average family size is 2.62.

In the town the population is spread out with 17.5% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 43 years. For every 100 females there are 88.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $32,875, and the median income for a family is $41,875. Males have a median income of $27,614 versus $22,917 for females. The per capita income for the town is $18,165. 12.5% of the population and 5.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 12.5% of those under the age of 18 and 28.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.