The United States Census Bureau has recently released the most recent data on the Population & Steets in Ellet City, North Carolina. The population of Ellerbe is comprised primarily of whites, with an estimated 61.1% identifying as White. In addition, approximately 13.5% of the adult population of Ellerbe City is identified as Black or African American, whereas only 0.14% identify as American Indian or Alaska Native. Of this total, 17.8% of the population is Hispanic or Latino and 2.6% are of other races. In addition, census respondents are asked about their ethnic background, with English, American, and Irish being the most common. However, the Scotch-Irish are the most concentrated ancestry in Ellerbe, making it the most ethnically diverse city in North Carolina.
A look at the poverty rate in Ellerbe, NC shows that white residents make up a majority of the city's population. However, the percentage of African-American residents is lower than the national average, with a 0.532 percent disparity between sexes. As for the median income in Ellerbe, NC, residents earn an average of $800 per year. Although the rate is lower than the national average, it is higher than neighboring cities.
Another way to look at the city's crime rate is by looking at the overall population. The town has an overall violent crime rate of 9.80 crimes per 1,000 residents. In contrast, residents living in the southwest of the city are safest, while those in the north are the most dangerous. However, it is difficult to compare violent crime rates in the town based on population alone. In this way, the violent crime map is easier to understand - it shows the number of crimes for every one thousand residents. In addition, it closely resembles the population map of the state.