Carrboro is a town located in Orange County North Carolina. Carrboro has a 2024 population of 21,044. Carrboro is currently declining at a rate of -0.28% annually and its population has decreased by -1.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,278 in 2020.
The average household income in Carrboro is $109,556 with a poverty rate of 11.74%. The median age in Carrboro is 33.1 years: 32.9 years for males, and 33.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Carrboro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,440 | 67.98% |
| Black or African American | 2,891 | 13.61% |
| Asian | 1,922 | 9.05% |
| Two or more races | 1,583 | 7.45% |
| Other race | 299 | 1.41% |
| Native American | 107 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,182 | 2.3 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
| Non Family | 4,475 | 1.41 | 21.5 | 78.5 |
| Married | 3,808 | 3.2 | 72.8 | 27.2 |
| Female | 670 | 2.95 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
| Male | 229 | 2.89 | 17 | 83 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
43.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 227 | 1.61% |
| Associates Degree | 687 | 4.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,023 | 28.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,922 | 41.96% |
| High School Graduate | 966 | 6.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 351 | 2.49% |
| Some College | 1,938 | 13.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,736 | 9,647 | 7,628 |
| Black | 1,726 | 1,684 | 550 |
| Asian | 1,418 | 1,288 | 1,054 |
| Hispanic | 887 | 570 | 481 |
| 2+ Races | 648 | 515 | 373 |
| Other Race | 251 | 105 | 103 |
| Native American | 60 | 60 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 78.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,648 | $50,294 | $35,426 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,524 | $103,033 | $61,339 |
| High School Graduate | $40,288 | $41,020 | $35,565 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,724 | $88,005 | $27,577 |
| Overall | $49,292 | $55,990 | $37,446 |
| Some College | $36,962 | $40,289 | $31,500 |
$49,292
Average Earnings
$55,990
Average Male
$37,446
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.52% of Carrboro residents speak only English, while 15.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,798 | 1,526 | 11.06% |
| Black | 2,875 | 497 | 17.29% |
| Hispanic | 1,713 | 279 | 16.29% |
| Asian | 1,912 | 232 | 12.13% |
| Multiple | 1,583 | 84 | 5.31% |
| Other | 299 | 17 | 5.69% |
11.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.94%
Male Poverty Rate
14.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carrboro is Black, with 17.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carrboro is Multiple, with 5.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 20.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.15% |
| Some College | 12.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.86% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 38.68% |
| Female Unemployed | 16.38% |
| Female Employed | 10.46% |
| Male Employed | 3.95% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $114,323 | $160,122 |
| Households | $76,933 | $109,556 |
| Married Families | $123,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,329 | $55,452 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.3%
Male Marriage Rate
45.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
716
Number of Veterans
675
Male Veterans
41
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 374 |
| First Gulf War | 373 |
| Vietnam | 128 |
| Korea | 33 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 338 |
| 18 to 34 | 129 |
| 75+ | 99 |
| 55 to 64 | 86 |
| 65 to 74 | 64 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 490 | 4.05% |
| Black | 109 | 5.57% |
| 2+ Races | 90 | 10.47% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 4.03% |
| Asian | 27 | 1.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.7%
Labor Force Participation
70.1%
Employment Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
29.95%
Born in Carrboro
85.6%
Native Born
14.4%
Foreign Born
6.38%
Non Citizen
8.01%
Naturalized
85.6% of Carrboro residents were born in the United States, with 29.95% having been born in North Carolina. 6.38% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 20,753 | -58 | -0.28% |
| 2028 | 20,811 | -58 | -0.28% |
| 2027 | 20,869 | -59 | -0.28% |
| 2026 | 20,928 | -58 | -0.28% |
| 2025 | 20,986 | -58 | -0.28% |
| 2024 | 21,044 | -59 | -0.28% |
| 2023 | 21,103 | -123 | -0.58% |
| 2022 | 21,226 | 50 | 0.24% |
| 2021 | 21,176 | -102 | -0.48% |
| 2020 | 21,278 | 76 | 0.36% |
| 2019 | 21,202 | -28 | -0.13% |
| 2018 | 21,230 | -223 | -1.04% |
| 2017 | 21,453 | 245 | 1.16% |
| 2016 | 21,208 | 109 | 0.52% |
| 2015 | 21,099 | 202 | 0.97% |
| 2014 | 20,897 | 204 | 0.99% |
| 2013 | 20,693 | 383 | 1.89% |
| 2012 | 20,310 | 430 | 2.16% |
| 2011 | 19,880 | 294 | 1.5% |
| 2010 | 19,586 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 16,782 | 5,229 | 45.26% |
| 1990 | 11,553 | 4,217 | 57.48% |
| 1980 | 7,336 | 3,864 | 111.29% |
| 1970 | 3,472 | -17,281 | -83.27% |