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Population Review

Carrboro town, NC — Population & Demographics

Carrboro town, NC has a population of 21,170. The median household income is $85,927 and the median age is 34.0.

21,170

Population

$85,927

Median Income

$507,100

Median Home Value

34.0

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White67.3%
Black or African American13.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$85,927

Median Household Income

$53,514

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$507,100

Median Home Value

$1,337

Median Rent

43.6%

Owner-Occupied

Education

95.0%

High School+

70.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

7.7%

Drive Alone

52.5%

Public Transit

23.9%

Work From Home

23.2 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

54.0%

Foreign Born

82.9%

Non-English at Home

4.7%

Veterans

8.0%

With Disability

93.6%

Health Insurance

97.7%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management47.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate15.9%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.4%
Information4.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.3%
Public Administration4.0%
Manufacturing2.8%
Construction2.6%
Transportation & Warehousing1.5%
Retail Trade0.9%
Agriculture & Mining0.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

Carrboro town, NC has a population of 21,170 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Carrboro town, NC is $85,927, with 5.2% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Carrboro town, NC is $507,100, with median rent at $1,337.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.