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Population Review

Chapel Hill town, NC — Population & Demographics

Chapel Hill town, NC has a population of 59,889. The median household income is $85,825 and the median age is 25.8.

59,889

Population

$85,825

Median Income

$576,500

Median Home Value

25.8

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White66.7%
Black or African American10.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$85,825

Median Household Income

$50,216

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$576,500

Median Home Value

$1,483

Median Rent

48.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

96.2%

High School+

77.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

6.6%

Drive Alone

27.1%

Work From Home

19.6 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Chapel Hill town, NC has a population of 59,889 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Chapel Hill town, NC is $85,825, with 6.6% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Chapel Hill town, NC is $576,500, with median rent at $1,483.

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