from 25 to 44; 31.9% were from 45 to 64; and 14.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.7% male and 50.3% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 693 people, 265 households, and 195 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 286 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 98.56% White, 0.43% Native American, 0.29% Asian, and 0.72% from two or more races. There were 265 households, out of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.2% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.11. In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.2 males. The median income for a household in the town was $37,589, and the median income for a family was $42,000. Males had a median income of $35,286 versus $20,583 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,313. About 5.3% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.9% of those under age 18 and 18.5% of those age 65 or over. Education The town and northern half of Posey County is served by the MSD of North Posey County which currently operates four schools: North Posey High School (9-12) North Posey Junior High School (7-8) North Elementary School (K-6) South Terrace Elementary School (K-6) Highways Interstate 64 Indiana State Road 68 Indiana State Road 65 References Towns in Posey County, Indiana Towns in Indiana Evansville metropolitan area Communities of Southwestern Indiana Populated places established in 1817