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Kings Mountain is a city located in North Carolina . As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 9,693. Originally the settlement was called White Plains, but when the city was incorporated in 1874, the name was changed. It was decided that Kings Mountain would be a more appropriate name since the community was the closest town to the historic Battle Of Kings Mountain . GEOGRAPHY Kings Mountain is located at 35°14'39" North, 81°20'33" West (35.244105, -81.342544). According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 21.2 Km&2 (8.2 Mi&2 ). None of the area is covered with water. DEMOGRAPHICS As of the Census of 2000, there were 9,693 people, 3,821 households, and 2,674 families residing in the city. The Population Density was 458.1/km&2 (1,187.1/mi&2). There were 4,064 housing units at an average density of 192.1/km&2 (497.7/mi&2). The racial makeup of the city was 74.85% White , 21.55% African American , 0.15% Native American , 1.81% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.63% from Other Races , and 0.99% from two or more races. 1.43% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 3,821 households out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were Married Couples living together, 17.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.98. In the city the population was spread out with 25.3% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 85.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.4 males. The median income for a household in the city was $31,415, and the median income for a family was $39,137. Males had a median income of $32,444 versus $22,201 for females. The Per Capita Income for the city was $15,920. 19.2% of the population and 13.4% of families were below the Poverty Line . 29.2% of those under the age of 18 and 20.7% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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