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11-409: Parmele may refer to: Parmele, North Carolina Jalen Parmele (born 1985), U.S. football player Mary Platt Parmele (1843–1911), U.S. author and historian Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Parmele . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change

22-471: A biography of her family. Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures the average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both

33-459: A family was $ 21,528. Males had a median income of $ 22,344 versus $ 16,964 for females. The per capita income was $ 16,976. About 28.0% of families and 29.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 32.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 28.0% of those 65 or over. Country music group, Parmalee best known for their single " Carolina " is from Parmele. Author Eloise Greenfield . Greenfield wrote children's books, poetry and

44-466: A sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure a country's standard of living . When used to compare income levels of different countries, it is usually expressed using a commonly used international currency, such as the euro or United States dollar . It is one of the three components of the Human Development Index of

55-629: The Wilmington and Weldon Railroad was built through the area to provide transportation from nearby lumber mills . It was named for local lumber mill owner E. A. Parmele. Following the construction of the Albemarle and Raleigh Railroad , the population rapidly grew and it was incorporated as a town in 1893 by the North Carolina General Assembly . A fire that burned through much of the town on April 1, 1904, destroying many businesses and led to

66-445: The census of 2000, there were 290 people, 114 households, and 73 families residing. The population density was 244.7 people per square mile (94.5 people/km ). There were 133 housing units at an average density of 112.2 per square mile (43.3/km ). The racial makeup was 10.69% White , 85.86% African American , 0.34% Native American , 0.34% Asian , and 2.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.69% of

77-416: The average family size was 3.27. The population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 20.3% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 77.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.5 males. The median income for a household was $ 20,179, and the median income for

88-455: The country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using a standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure

99-667: The decline of nearby lumber mills. In 1909, William C. Chance founded the Higgs Industrial School for African Americans (also known as the Parmele Industrial Institute) which at its peak occupied a six-building campus and merged with the town's public school. The school was closed following a fire at its main building in 1954. According to the United States Census Bureau , it has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km ), all of it land. As of

110-406: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Parmele&oldid=1240208984 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Parmele, North Carolina The town was settled in 1890 when

121-407: The population. There were 114 households, out of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.3% were married couples living together, 25.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and

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