Carrboro, NC

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Carrboro Overview

21,242
TOTAL POPULATION
10,184
MALE POPULATION
11,058
FEMALE POPULATION
92.10
MALES / 100 FEMALES
108.58
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$48,088
PER CAPITA INCOME
$114,323
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$76,933
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
35.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
64.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$7,804
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
12,473
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
72.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Carrboro Zip Codes

Carrboro Area Codes

Race in Carrboro

The most populous races in Carrboro are White / Caucasian (14,440 | 68.0%), Black / African American (2,891 | 13.6%), and Asian (1,922 | 9.0%).
Race in Carrboro
Race# Population% Population
Asian1,9229.0%
Black / African American2,89113.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,7138.1%
Native / Alaskan1070.5%
White / Caucasian14,44068.0%
Two or more Races1,5837.4%
Some other Race2991.4%
Total21,242100.0%

Ancestry in Carrboro

The most populous ancestries reported in Carrboro are German (3,583 | 16.9%), English (2,837 | 13.4%), Irish (2,564 | 12.1%), Italian (1,123 | 5.3%), and French (830 | 3.9%), together accounting for 51.5% of all Carrboro residents.
Ancestry in Carrboro
Ancestry# Population% Population
African780.4%
American7623.6%
Arab760.4%
Argentinean1070.5%
Austrian2431.1%
Bahamian140.1%
Bangladeshi750.4%
Basque280.1%
Belgian230.1%
Bhutanese1160.5%
British3271.5%
Burmese5962.8%
Cajun490.2%
Canadian160.1%
Central American3101.5%
Central American Indian570.3%
Cherokee1590.7%
Chilean480.2%
Choctaw160.1%
Colombian1870.9%
Costa Rican300.1%
Croatian580.3%
Czech820.4%
Czechoslovakian70.0%
Danish2451.1%
Dutch2000.9%
Eastern European2251.1%
Ecuadorian320.2%
Egyptian70.0%
English2,83713.4%
Ethiopian340.2%
European5092.4%
Filipino1360.6%
Finnish260.1%
French8303.9%
French Canadian1570.7%
German3,58316.9%
Greek1130.5%
Guamanian / Chamorro330.2%
Guatemalan1150.5%
Haitian430.2%
Hungarian1150.5%
Indian (Asian)4712.2%
Indonesian390.2%
Iranian4172.0%
Irish2,56412.1%
Italian1,1235.3%
Jamaican140.1%
Korean1470.7%
Latvian280.1%
Lebanese60.0%
Lithuanian590.3%
Mexican4932.3%
Moroccan490.2%
Nigerian1210.6%
Northern European1020.5%
Norwegian2651.3%
Pakistani70.0%
Paraguayan350.2%
Pennsylvania German50.0%
Peruvian1000.5%
Polish2651.3%
Portuguese1800.9%
Puerto Rican2831.3%
Romanian220.1%
Russian4011.9%
Salvadoran1650.8%
Scandinavian370.2%
Scotch-Irish5502.6%
Scottish7893.7%
Serbian170.1%
Slavic150.1%
Slovak710.3%
Slovene1350.6%
South American5382.5%
South American Indian480.2%
Spaniard110.1%
Spanish580.3%
Sri Lankan1130.5%
Subsaharan African3231.5%
Swedish3271.5%
Swiss910.4%
Syrian140.1%
Thai3251.5%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian140.1%
Turkish420.2%
Ukrainian490.2%
Uruguayan190.1%
Venezuelan100.1%
Welsh2141.0%
West Indian480.2%
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Immigrants in Carrboro

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Carrboro came from Asia (1,397 | 6.6%), Europe (710 | 3.3%), Eastern Asia (645 | 3.0%), South Central Asia (637 | 3.0%), and Latin America (552 | 2.6%), together accounting for 18.6% of all Carrboro residents.
Immigrants in Carrboro
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa2471.2%
Albania150.1%
Argentina260.1%
Asia1,3976.6%
Australia330.2%
Bahamas140.1%
Belarus420.2%
Canada750.4%
Caribbean620.3%
Central America2981.4%
China2951.4%
Colombia540.3%
Costa Rica300.1%
Denmark1260.6%
Eastern Africa1180.6%
Eastern Asia6453.0%
Eastern Europe1270.6%
Ecuador320.2%
El Salvador1570.7%
Ethiopia340.2%
Europe7103.3%
France1660.8%
Germany180.1%
Guatemala270.1%
India1880.9%
Iran740.4%
Ireland40.0%
Israel110.1%
Italy340.2%
Jamaica140.1%
Japan230.1%
Kenya840.4%
Korea3271.5%
Latin America5522.6%
Latvia280.1%
Malaysia130.1%
Mexico840.4%
Middle Africa120.1%
Morocco390.2%
Nepal1650.8%
Netherlands70.0%
Northern Africa500.2%
Northern Europe3391.6%
Oceania770.4%
Pakistan930.4%
Peru450.2%
Philippines280.1%
Russia280.1%
South America1920.9%
South Central Asia6373.0%
South Eastern Asia720.3%
Southern Europe340.2%
Sri Lanka1170.5%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines200.1%
Sudan110.1%
Switzerland190.1%
Taiwan740.4%
Trinidad and Tobago140.1%
Turkey320.2%
Vietnam180.1%
Western Africa670.3%
Western Asia430.2%
Western Europe2101.0%
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Sex and Age in Carrboro

Sex and Age in Carrboro

The most populous age groups in Carrboro are 20 to 24 Years (1,183 | 11.6%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (1,339 | 12.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Carrboro
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years472 (4.6%)508 (4.6%)
5 to 9 Years450 (4.4%)827 (7.5%)
10 to 14 Years814 (8.0%)760 (6.9%)
15 to 19 Years442 (4.3%)400 (3.6%)
20 to 24 Years1,183 (11.6%)1,272 (11.5%)
25 to 29 Years1,163 (11.4%)1,339 (12.1%)
30 to 34 Years980 (9.6%)624 (5.6%)
35 to 39 Years777 (7.6%)905 (8.2%)
40 to 44 Years756 (7.4%)617 (5.6%)
45 to 49 Years660 (6.5%)539 (4.9%)
50 to 54 Years727 (7.1%)858 (7.8%)
55 to 59 Years546 (5.4%)492 (4.4%)
60 to 64 Years364 (3.6%)526 (4.8%)
65 to 69 Years471 (4.6%)342 (3.1%)
70 to 74 Years149 (1.5%)342 (3.1%)
75 to 79 Years127 (1.3%)296 (2.7%)
80 to 84 Years55 (0.5%)69 (0.6%)
85 Years and over48 (0.5%)342 (3.1%)
Total10,184 (100.0%)11,058 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Carrboro

Median Family Size in Carrboro

The median family size in Carrboro is 3.11 persons per family, with married-couple families (3,808 | 80.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.18 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (229 | 4.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.71 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Carrboro
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple3,808 (80.9%)3.18
Single Male/Father229 (4.9%)2.71
Single Female/Mother670 (14.2%)2.85
Total Families4,707 (100.0%)3.11

Median Household Size in Carrboro

The median household size in Carrboro is 2.30 persons per household, with married-couple households (3,808 | 41.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.2 persons per household. non-family households (4,475 | 48.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.41 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Carrboro
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple3,808 (41.5%)3.20
Single Male/Father229 (2.5%)2.89
Single Female/Mother670 (7.3%)2.95
Non-family4,475 (48.7%)1.41
Total Households9,182 (100.0%)2.30

Household Size by Marriage Status in Carrboro

Out of a total of 9,182 households in Carrboro, 4,707 (51.3%) are family households, while 4,475 (48.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,995, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 3,106.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Carrboro
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-3,106 (33.8%)
2-Person Households1,995 (21.7%)1,128 (12.3%)
3-Person Households1,212 (13.2%)142 (1.5%)
4-Person Households793 (8.6%)99 (1.1%)
5-Person Households433 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households274 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,707 (51.3%)4,475 (48.7%)

Female Fertility in Carrboro

Fertility by Age in Carrboro

Average fertility rate in Carrboro is 27.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 41.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 57.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Carrboro
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years66 (42.9%)20.0
35 to 50 years88 (57.1%)41.0
Total154 (100.0%)27.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Carrboro

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Carrboro
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years66 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years88 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total154 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Carrboro

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Carrboro
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree58 (37.7%)26.0
Graduate Degree96 (62.3%)57.0
Total154 (100.0%)27.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Carrboro

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Carrboro
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree96 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total154 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Carrboro

Income Overview in Carrboro

Per Capita Income in Carrboro is $48,088, while median incomes of families and households are $114,323 and $76,933 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income21,242$48,088
Median Family Income4,707$114,323
Mean Family Income4,707$160,122
Median Household Income9,182$76,933
Mean Household Income9,182$109,556
Income Deficit4,707$7,804
Wage / Income Gap (%)21,24235.17%
Wage / Income Gap ($)21,24264.83¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index21,2420.49

Earnings by Sex in Carrboro

Average Earnings in Carrboro are $41,910, $52,262 for men and $33,882 for women, a difference of 35.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Carrboro
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male6,861 (51.3%)$52,262
Female6,504 (48.7%)$33,882
Total13,365 (100.0%)$41,910

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Carrboro

The most common earnings brackets in Carrboro are $100,000+ for men (1,824 | 26.6%) and $100,000+ for women (778 | 12.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Carrboro
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less186 (2.7%)453 (7.0%)
$2,500 to $4,999260 (3.8%)231 (3.5%)
$5,000 to $7,499154 (2.2%)259 (4.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99952 (0.8%)158 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $12,499113 (1.7%)189 (2.9%)
$12,500 to $14,99998 (1.4%)220 (3.4%)
$15,000 to $17,49932 (0.5%)199 (3.1%)
$17,500 to $19,999279 (4.1%)88 (1.3%)
$20,000 to $22,499129 (1.9%)261 (4.0%)
$22,500 to $24,999157 (2.3%)173 (2.7%)
$25,000 to $29,999353 (5.1%)674 (10.4%)
$30,000 to $34,999435 (6.3%)398 (6.1%)
$35,000 to $39,999280 (4.1%)478 (7.3%)
$40,000 to $44,999561 (8.2%)210 (3.2%)
$45,000 to $49,999232 (3.4%)310 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $54,999462 (6.7%)315 (4.8%)
$55,000 to $64,999481 (7.0%)286 (4.4%)
$65,000 to $74,999230 (3.4%)240 (3.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999543 (7.9%)584 (9.0%)
$100,000+1,824 (26.6%)778 (12.0%)
Total6,861 (100.0%)6,504 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Carrboro

Average earnings in Carrboro are $55,990 for men and $37,446 for women, a difference of 33.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $103,033, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $40,289. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $61,339, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $27,577.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Carrboro
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$88,005$27,577
High School Diploma$41,020$35,565
College or Associate's Degree$40,289$31,500
Bachelor's Degree$50,294$35,426
Graduate Degree$103,033$61,339
Total$55,990$37,446

Family Income in Carrboro

Family Income Brackets in Carrboro

According to the Carrboro family income data, there are 1,327 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 38 families (0.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Carrboro
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000521.1%
$10,000 to $14,999380.8%
$15,000 to $24,9991272.7%
$25,000 to $34,9991693.6%
$35,000 to $49,9993116.6%
$50,000 to $74,9994058.6%
$75,000 to $99,99980017.0%
$100,000 to $149,99999821.2%
$150,000 to $199,99947510.1%
$200,000+1,32728.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Carrboro

4-person families (753 | 16.0%) account for the highest median family income in Carrboro with $182,125 per family, while 2-person families (2,088 | 44.4%) have the highest median income of $51,648 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Carrboro
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,088 (44.4%)$103,295
3-Person Families1,182 (25.1%)$130,278
4-Person Families753 (16.0%)$182,125
5-Person Families433 (9.2%)$143,281
6-Person Families251 (5.3%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total4,707 (100.0%)$114,323

Family Income by Number of Earners in Carrboro

The median family income in Carrboro is $114,323, with families comprising 2 earners (2,862) having the highest median family income of $131,771, while families with 1 earner (1,116) have the lowest median family income of $83,333, accounting for 60.8% and 23.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Carrboro
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners331 (7.0%)$95,213
1 Earner1,116 (23.7%)$83,333
2 Earners2,862 (60.8%)$131,771
3+ Earners398 (8.5%)$116,200
Total4,707 (100.0%)$114,323

Household Income in Carrboro

Household Income Brackets in Carrboro

With 1,414 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Carrboro, accounting for 15.4% of all households. In contrast, only 321 households (3.5%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Carrboro
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0005145.6%
$10,000 to $14,9993213.5%
$15,000 to $24,9996346.9%
$25,000 to $34,9995696.2%
$35,000 to $49,9991,03811.3%
$50,000 to $74,9991,41415.4%
$75,000 to $99,9991,27613.9%
$100,000 to $149,9991,35014.7%
$150,000 to $199,9996897.5%
$200,000+1,36814.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Carrboro

The median household income in Carrboro is $76,933, with the highest median household income of $111,304 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,817 households (30.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $32,974, with 1,051 households (11.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Carrboro
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,051 (11.5%)$32,974
25 to 44 Years4,107 (44.7%)$70,191
45 to 64 Years2,817 (30.7%)$111,304
65+ Years1,207 (13.2%)$93,063
Total9,182 (100.0%)$76,933

Poverty in Carrboro

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Carrboro

With 8.9% poverty level for males and 14.3% for females among the residents of Carrboro, 15 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 57 males (44.5%) and 497 females (37.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Carrboro
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years36 (7.8%)124 (24.4%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years96 (13.1%)99 (8.8%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)44 (9.9%)
15 Years57 (44.5%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years41 (22.3%)34 (15.9%)
18 to 24 Years268 (20.4%)497 (37.3%)
25 to 34 Years214 (10.0%)332 (16.9%)
35 to 44 Years28 (1.8%)99 (6.5%)
45 to 54 Years30 (2.2%)118 (8.5%)
55 to 64 Years67 (7.4%)149 (14.6%)
65 to 74 Years36 (5.8%)74 (10.8%)
75 Years and over35 (15.2%)10 (1.5%)
Total908 (8.9%)1,580 (14.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Carrboro

According to the poverty statistics in Carrboro, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Carrboro
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years426 (92.2%)384 (75.6%)
5 Years24 (100.0%)17 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years637 (86.9%)1,025 (91.2%)
12 to 14 Years506 (100.0%)402 (90.1%)
15 Years71 (55.5%)126 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years143 (77.7%)180 (84.1%)
18 to 24 Years1,045 (79.6%)834 (62.7%)
25 to 34 Years1,928 (90.0%)1,631 (83.1%)
35 to 44 Years1,505 (98.2%)1,423 (93.5%)
45 to 54 Years1,343 (97.8%)1,279 (91.5%)
55 to 64 Years842 (92.6%)869 (85.4%)
65 to 74 Years584 (94.2%)610 (89.2%)
75 Years and over195 (84.8%)669 (98.5%)
Total9,249 (91.1%)9,449 (85.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Carrboro

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Carrboro show that 2.1% or 79 of the total 3,808 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 3.8%, comprising of 53 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Carrboro
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,927 (98.7%)26 (1.3%)
1 or 2 Children1,345 (96.2%)53 (3.8%)
3 or 4 Children457 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,729 (97.9%)79 (2.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Carrboro

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Carrboro
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)100 (32.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)57 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)157 (23.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Carrboro

The poverty data for Carrboro shows that 79 of the married-couple family households (2.1%) and 157 of the single-parent households (17.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 53 households (3.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 57 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Carrboro
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children26 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children53 (3.8%)100 (23.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)57 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total79 (2.1%)157 (17.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Carrboro

Employment by Class of Employer in Carrboro

Among the 11,818 employed individuals in Carrboro, private company employees (5,473 | 46.3%), state government employees (3,209 | 27.2%), and not-for-profit organizations (1,482 | 12.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Carrboro
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees5,47346.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3432.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)4463.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,48212.5%
Local Government Employees6345.4%
State Government Employees3,20927.2%
Federal Government Employees2311.9%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total11,818100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Carrboro

According to the labor force statistics for Carrboro, out of the total population over 16 years of age (17,157), 72.7% or 12,473 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.6% or 449 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 93.4% or 2,853 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 28.1% or 56 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Carrboro
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years199 (33.8%)56 (28.1%)
20 to 24 Years1,750 (71.3%)51 (2.9%)
25 to 29 Years1,997 (79.8%)36 (1.8%)
30 to 34 Years1,363 (85.0%)114 (8.4%)
35 to 44 Years2,853 (93.4%)46 (1.6%)
45 to 54 Years2,597 (93.3%)65 (2.5%)
55 to 59 Years828 (79.8%)47 (5.7%)
60 to 64 Years483 (54.3%)21 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years349 (26.8%)10 (2.9%)
75 Years and over49 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total12,473 (72.7%)449 (3.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Carrboro

According to labor force statistics for Carrboro, 85.3% of individuals (10,128) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (11,873) are in the labor force, with 3.2% or 324 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.2% or 7,652 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.6% or 119 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Carrboro
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School214 (69.7%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma448 (65.0%)25 (3.6%)
College / Associate Degree1,809 (82.2%)145 (6.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher7,652 (88.2%)217 (2.5%)
Total10,128 (85.3%)380 (3.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Carrboro

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Carrboro are Community & Social Service (3,634 | 30.2%), Education Instruction & Library (2,730 | 22.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (1,981 | 16.5%), Life, Physical & Social Science (1,116 | 9.3%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,090 | 9.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Carrboro

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Carrboro, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (84.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (71.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (62.2%), Education, Arts & Media (59.9%), and Community & Social Service (58.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Carrboro
OccupationMaleFemale
Management521 (53.0%)462 (47.0%)
Business & Financial295 (46.0%)347 (54.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,421 (71.7%)560 (28.3%)
Computers & Mathematics578 (84.8%)104 (15.2%)
Architecture & Engineering183 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science660 (59.1%)456 (40.9%)
Community & Social Service 1,500 (41.3%)2,134 (58.7%)
Education, Arts & Media126 (40.1%)188 (59.9%)
Legal Services & Support98 (71.0%)40 (29.0%)
Education Instruction & Library1,033 (37.8%)1,697 (62.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment243 (53.8%)209 (46.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating565 (51.8%)525 (48.2%)
Health Technologists409 (51.8%)381 (48.2%)
Total (Category)4,302 (51.6%)4,028 (48.4%)
Total (Overall)6,224 (51.7%)5,802 (48.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Carrboro are Food Preparation & Serving (521 | 4.3%), Healthcare Support (463 | 3.8%), Personal Care & Service (236 | 2.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (34 | 0.3%), and Security & Protection (25 | 0.2%).
Services Occupations in Carrboro

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Carrboro, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (60.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (73.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (73.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (44.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Carrboro
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support122 (26.4%)341 (73.7%)
Security & Protection25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving292 (56.0%)229 (44.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance9 (26.5%)25 (73.5%)
Personal Care & Service143 (60.6%)93 (39.4%)
Total (Category)591 (46.2%)688 (53.8%)
Total (Overall)6,224 (51.7%)5,802 (48.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Carrboro are Office & Administration (864 | 7.2%), and Sales & Related (709 | 5.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Carrboro

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Carrboro
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related331 (46.7%)378 (53.3%)
Office & Administration271 (31.4%)593 (68.6%)
Total (Category)602 (38.3%)971 (61.7%)
Total (Overall)6,224 (51.7%)5,802 (48.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Carrboro are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (230 | 1.9%), Construction & Extraction (84 | 0.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (77 | 0.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Carrboro

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Carrboro
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry23 (29.9%)54 (70.1%)
Construction & Extraction71 (84.5%)13 (15.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair230 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)324 (82.9%)67 (17.1%)
Total (Overall)6,224 (51.7%)5,802 (48.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Carrboro are Production (255 | 2.1%), Material Moving (140 | 1.2%), and Transportation (58 | 0.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Carrboro

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Carrboro
OccupationMaleFemale
Production214 (83.9%)41 (16.1%)
Transportation58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving133 (95.0%)7 (5.0%)
Total (Category)405 (89.4%)48 (10.6%)
Total (Overall)6,224 (51.7%)5,802 (48.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Carrboro

Employment Industries in Carrboro

The major employment industries in Carrboro include Educational Services (4,059 | 33.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,934 | 16.1%), Professional & Scientific (1,487 | 12.4%), Retail Trade (954 | 7.9%), and Accommodation & Food Services (715 | 5.9%).
Employment Industries in Carrboro

Employment Industries by Sex in Carrboro

The Carrboro industries that see more men than women are Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Manufacturing (69.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Administrative & Support (92.4%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (79.9%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (70.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Carrboro
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting23 (29.9%)54 (70.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction121 (68.0%)57 (32.0%)
Manufacturing272 (69.9%)117 (30.1%)
Wholesale Trade34 (55.7%)27 (44.3%)
Retail Trade657 (68.9%)297 (31.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing86 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information131 (63.0%)77 (37.0%)
Finance & Insurance217 (56.5%)167 (43.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing28 (20.1%)111 (79.9%)
Professional & Scientific996 (67.0%)491 (33.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support15 (7.6%)183 (92.4%)
Educational Services1,766 (43.5%)2,293 (56.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance775 (40.1%)1,159 (59.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation117 (56.5%)90 (43.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services361 (50.5%)354 (49.5%)
Public Administration250 (66.1%)128 (33.9%)
Total6,224 (51.7%)5,802 (48.2%)

Education in Carrboro

School Enrollment in Carrboro

The most common levels of schooling among the 7,334 students in Carrboro are graduate / professional (1,904 | 26.0%), college / undergraduate (1,842 | 25.1%), and elementary school (1,269 | 17.3%).
School Enrollment in Carrboro
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1241.7%
Kindergarten2062.8%
Elementary School1,26917.3%
Middle School1,10415.0%
High School88512.1%
College / Undergraduate1,84225.1%
Graduate / Professional1,90426.0%
Total7,334100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Carrboro

Out of a total of 7,334 students who are enrolled in schools in Carrboro, 763 (10.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 6,571 (89.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 57 (53.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 173 (96.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Carrboro
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds50 (46.7%)57 (53.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,109 (87.6%)157 (12.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,428 (96.0%)60 (4.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds612 (95.6%)28 (4.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds173 (96.1%)7 (3.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,206 (94.4%)71 (5.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,376 (92.9%)105 (7.1%)
35 Years and over615 (68.7%)280 (31.3%)
Total6,571 (89.6%)763 (10.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Carrboro

Social sciences (1,777 | 15.6%), bio, nature & agricultural (1,601 | 14.1%), liberal arts & history (1,078 | 9.5%), literature & languages (981 | 8.6%), and physical & health sciences (882 | 7.7%) are the most common fields of study among 11,399 individuals in Carrboro who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Carrboro
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics5875.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,60114.1%
Physical & Health Sciences8827.7%
Psychology7476.6%
Social Sciences1,77715.6%
Engineering5134.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies1511.3%
Science & Technology6465.7%
Business7726.8%
Education4984.4%
Literature & Languages9818.6%
Liberal Arts & History1,0789.5%
Visual & Performing Arts4854.3%
Communications3703.3%
Arts & Humanities3112.7%
Total11,399100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Carrboro

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Carrboro

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Carrboro are males with 2 vehicles (2,775, accounting for 44.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,405, making up 49.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Carrboro
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle329 (5.3%)139 (2.5%)
1 Vehicle1,711 (27.7%)1,740 (30.9%)
2 Vehicles2,775 (44.9%)2,405 (42.7%)
3 Vehicles1,071 (17.3%)1,016 (18.0%)
4 Vehicles240 (3.9%)298 (5.3%)
5 or more Vehicles54 (0.9%)40 (0.7%)
Total6,180 (100.0%)5,638 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Carrboro

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Carrboro are 20 to 24 minutes (1,488 commuters, 16.1%), 15 to 19 minutes (1,476 commuters, 16.0%), and 10 to 14 minutes (1,397 commuters, 15.1%).
Commute Time in Carrboro
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1121.2%
5 to 9 Minutes9169.9%
10 to 14 Minutes1,39715.1%
15 to 19 Minutes1,47616.0%
20 to 24 Minutes1,48816.1%
25 to 29 Minutes7858.5%
30 to 34 Minutes1,29814.0%
35 to 39 Minutes4424.8%
40 to 44 Minutes3794.1%
45 to 59 Minutes7428.0%
60 to 89 Minutes1331.4%
90 or more Minutes830.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Carrboro

The most common commute times in Carrboro are 20 to 24 minutes (899 commuters, 17.8%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (771 commuters, 18.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Carrboro
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes19 (0.4%)93 (2.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes496 (9.8%)420 (10.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes687 (13.6%)710 (16.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes705 (14.0%)771 (18.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes899 (17.8%)589 (14.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes385 (7.6%)400 (9.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes826 (16.3%)472 (11.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes214 (4.2%)228 (5.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes223 (4.4%)156 (3.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes453 (9.0%)289 (6.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes65 (1.3%)68 (1.6%)
90 or more Minutes83 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Carrboro

The most frequent times of departure to work in Carrboro are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (976, 19.3%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (884, 21.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Carrboro
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM79 (1.6%)31 (0.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM42 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM78 (1.5%)11 (0.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM132 (2.6%)182 (4.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM458 (9.1%)227 (5.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM817 (16.2%)469 (11.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM976 (19.3%)884 (21.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM764 (15.1%)798 (19.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM430 (8.5%)522 (12.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM644 (12.7%)501 (11.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM124 (2.5%)115 (2.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM62 (1.2%)35 (0.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM279 (5.5%)232 (5.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM170 (3.4%)189 (4.5%)
Total5,055 (100.0%)4,196 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Carrboro

Occupancy by Ownership in Carrboro

Of the total 9,182 dwellings in Carrboro, owner-occupied units account for 3,994 (43.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 5,188 (56.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Carrboro
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units3,99443.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units5,18856.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units9,182100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Carrboro

Occupancy by Household Size in Carrboro
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household3,10633.8%
2-Person Household3,12334.0%
3-Person Household1,35414.7%
4+ Person Household1,59917.4%
Total Housing Units9,182100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Carrboro

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Carrboro
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household675 (21.7%)2,431 (78.3%)
2-Person Household1,478 (47.3%)1,645 (52.7%)
3-Person Household865 (63.9%)489 (36.1%)
4+ Person Household976 (61.0%)623 (39.0%)
Total Housing Units3,994 (43.5%)5,188 (56.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Carrboro

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Carrboro
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School60 (27.4%)159 (72.6%)
High School Diploma146 (28.5%)367 (71.5%)
College/Associate Degree455 (26.5%)1,264 (73.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,333 (49.5%)3,398 (50.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Carrboro

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Carrboro
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3,30736.0%
35 to 44 Years1,85120.2%
45 to 54 Years1,50716.4%
55 to 64 Years1,31014.3%
65 to 74 Years8379.1%
75 to 84 Years2272.5%
85 Years and Over1431.6%
Total9,182100.0%

Housing Finances in Carrboro

Median Income by Occupancy in Carrboro

Median Income by Occupancy in Carrboro
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied3,994 (43.5%)$136,111
Renter-Occupied5,188 (56.5%)$46,690
Average9,182 (100.0%)$76,933

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Carrboro

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Carrboro
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00026 (0.6%)288 (5.6%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)204 (3.9%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)320 (6.2%)
$15,000 to $19,99973 (1.8%)260 (5.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99988 (2.2%)217 (4.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99956 (1.4%)510 (9.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999128 (3.2%)913 (17.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999303 (7.6%)1,113 (21.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999632 (15.8%)646 (12.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999821 (20.6%)525 (10.1%)
$150,000 or more1,867 (46.8%)192 (3.7%)
Total3,994 (100.0%)5,188 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Carrboro

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Carrboro
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30050 (1.3%)11 (0.2%)
$300 to $499149 (3.7%)80 (1.5%)
$500 to $799591 (14.8%)151 (2.9%)
$800 to $999292 (7.3%)567 (10.9%)
$1,000 to $1,499566 (14.2%)2,604 (50.2%)
$1,500 to $1,999384 (9.6%)879 (16.9%)
$2,000 to $2,499475 (11.9%)445 (8.6%)
$2,500 to $2,999626 (15.7%)92 (1.8%)
$3,000 or more861 (21.6%)9 (0.2%)
Total3,994 (100.0%)5,188 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Carrboro

Housing Structures in Carrboro

Housing Structures in Carrboro
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached4,19445.7%
Single Unit, Attached8078.8%
2 Unit Apartments1681.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3483.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,00010.9%
10 or more Apartments2,58228.1%
Mobile Home / Other830.9%
Total9,182100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Carrboro

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Carrboro
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached3,502 (83.5%)692 (16.5%)
Single Unit, Attached309 (38.3%)498 (61.7%)
2 Unit Apartments25 (14.9%)143 (85.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments21 (6.0%)327 (94.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments95 (9.5%)905 (90.5%)
10 or more Apartments28 (1.1%)2,554 (98.9%)
Mobile Home / Other14 (16.9%)69 (83.1%)
Total3,994 (43.5%)5,188 (56.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Carrboro

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Carrboro
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)450 (8.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms74 (1.8%)1,480 (28.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms925 (23.2%)2,503 (48.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,287 (32.2%)512 (9.9%)
8 or more Rooms1,708 (42.8%)243 (4.7%)
Total3,994 (100.0%)5,188 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Carrboro

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Carrboro
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas2,365 (59.2%)1,205 (23.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas46 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity1,583 (39.6%)3,818 (73.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)104 (2.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)61 (1.2%)
Total3,994 (100.0%)5,188 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Carrboro

Household Vehicle Usage in Carrboro
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle63 (1.6%)632 (12.2%)
1 Vehicle917 (23.0%)2,800 (54.0%)
2 Vehicles2,155 (54.0%)1,343 (25.9%)
3 or more Vehicles859 (21.5%)413 (8.0%)
Total3,994 (100.0%)5,188 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Carrboro

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Carrboro

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,3902,604
Median Property Value$390,800$478,100
Median Household Income$103,017$1,512
Monthly Housing Costs$723$861
Real Estate Taxes$6,092$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Carrboro

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Carrboro
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00076 (5.5%)12 (0.5%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999174 (12.5%)305 (11.7%)
$300,000 to $499,999647 (46.6%)1,127 (43.3%)
$500,000 to $749,999392 (28.2%)791 (30.4%)
$750,000 to $999,999101 (7.3%)227 (8.7%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)142 (5.4%)
Total1,390 (100.0%)2,604 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Carrboro

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Carrboro
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00010 (0.7%)34 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $24,99974 (5.3%)16 (0.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99911 (0.8%)87 (3.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999110 (7.9%)45 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999104 (7.5%)18 (0.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999366 (26.3%)199 (7.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999360 (25.9%)266 (10.2%)
$150,000 or more355 (25.5%)461 (17.7%)
Total1,390 (100.0%)2,604 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Carrboro

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Carrboro
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x250 (18.0%)181,422 (6,967.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x291 (20.9%)661 (25.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x224 (16.1%)713 (27.4%)
4.0x or more625 (45.0%)534 (20.5%)
Total1,390 (100.0%)2,604 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Carrboro

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Carrboro
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80053 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49928 (2.0%)12 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,4991,264 (90.9%)209 (8.0%)
Total1,390 (100.0%)2,604 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Carrboro

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Carrboro

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Carrboro
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years981 (96.1%)40 (3.9%)
6 to 18 Years3,468 (96.9%)110 (3.1%)
19 to 25 Years3,135 (97.9%)67 (2.1%)
26 to 34 Years3,054 (89.0%)376 (11.0%)
35 to 44 Years2,844 (93.1%)211 (6.9%)
45 to 54 Years2,592 (93.6%)178 (6.4%)
55 to 64 Years1,767 (91.7%)160 (8.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,286 (98.6%)18 (1.4%)
75 Years and older909 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total20,036 (94.5%)1,160 (5.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Carrboro

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Carrboro
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born981 (96.1%)40 (3.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen3,468 (96.9%)110 (3.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen3,135 (97.9%)67 (2.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Carrboro

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Carrboro
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,801 (82.5%)383 (17.5%)
$25,000 to $49,9992,449 (87.8%)341 (12.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,678 (93.7%)179 (6.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,426 (98.2%)63 (1.8%)
$100,000 and over9,643 (98.1%)184 (1.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Carrboro

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Carrboro
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6325 (31.8%)684 (67.0%)
6 to 18 Years562 (15.7%)2,922 (81.7%)
19 to 25 Years84 (2.6%)3,113 (97.2%)
25 to 34 Years220 (6.4%)2,965 (86.4%)
35 to 44 Years132 (4.3%)2,778 (90.9%)
45 to 54 Years296 (10.7%)2,462 (88.9%)
55 to 64 Years264 (13.7%)1,535 (79.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,095 (84.0%)838 (64.3%)
75 Years and over909 (100.0%)363 (39.9%)
Total3,887 (18.3%)17,660 (83.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Carrboro

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Carrboro
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years63 (4.0%)21 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years182 (5.3%)178 (5.4%)
35 to 64 Years310 (8.1%)276 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years109 (17.6%)96 (14.0%)
75 Years and over96 (41.7%)357 (52.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Carrboro

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Carrboro: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years107 (2.8%)19 (0.5%)
65 to 74 Years84 (13.6%)12 (1.8%)
75 Years and over46 (20.0%)156 (23.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Carrboro: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years14 (0.4%)48 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years60 (1.6%)13 (0.3%)
65 to 74 Years3 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)76 (11.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Carrboro: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years63 (4.0%)21 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years168 (4.9%)149 (4.5%)
35 to 64 Years169 (4.4%)135 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years12 (1.9%)19 (2.8%)
75 Years and over5 (2.2%)93 (13.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Carrboro: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)25 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years91 (2.4%)132 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years25 (4.0%)84 (12.3%)
75 Years and over79 (34.4%)181 (26.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Carrboro: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years27 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)2 (0.1%)
35 to 64 Years40 (1.1%)4 (0.1%)
65 to 74 Years16 (2.6%)43 (6.3%)
75 Years and over34 (14.8%)136 (20.0%)

Technology Access in Carrboro

Computing Device Access in Carrboro

Computing Device Access in Carrboro
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop8,58593.5%
Smartphone8,68694.6%
Tablet6,47170.5%
No Computing Device2132.3%
Total9,182100.0%

Internet Access in Carrboro

Internet Access in Carrboro
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home8,17289.0%
Cellular Data Only5996.5%
Satellite Internet2763.0%
No Internet3634.0%
Total9,182100.0%

Carrboro Summary

Carrboro, North Carolina is a small town located in Orange County, North Carolina. It is situated just west of Chapel Hill and is part of the Research Triangle metropolitan area. The town was founded in 1882 and has a population of approximately 20,000 people.

Geography

Carrboro is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, which is characterized by rolling hills and flat plains. The town is situated on the banks of the Eno River, which flows through the town and provides a scenic backdrop. The town is also located near the Haw River, which is a tributary of the Eno. The town is located at an elevation of approximately 500 feet above sea level.
The town is located in a humid subtropical climate zone, which is characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 60 degrees Fahrenheit, with the average high temperature in the summer months reaching around 90 degrees Fahrenheit. The average low temperature in the winter months is around 30 degrees Fahrenheit.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Carrboro was 19,582. The racial makeup of the town was 79.3% White, 11.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 4.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 4.9% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.3% of the population.
The median household income in Carrboro was $50,945 in 2019, and the median family income was $63,945. The per capita income for the town was $30,945. About 11.2% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

Carrboro is home to a variety of businesses, including retail stores, restaurants, and professional services. The town is also home to several technology companies, including IBM, SAS Institute, and Red Hat. The town is also home to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, which is one of the largest employers in the area.
The town is also home to a variety of cultural attractions, including the Carrboro ArtsCenter, the Carrboro Farmers' Market, and the Carrboro Music Festival. The town is also home to a variety of parks and recreational facilities, including the Bolin Creek Trail, the Bolin Creek Greenway, and the Bolin Creek Park.

History

Carrboro was founded in 1882 by Julian Carr, a local businessman and philanthropist. The town was originally named West End, but was later changed to Carrboro in honor of its founder. The town was incorporated in 1911 and has since grown to become a vibrant and diverse community.
In the early 20th century, Carrboro was a small farming community, but it began to grow in the 1950s and 1960s as the Research Triangle Park was developed nearby. The town has since become a popular destination for students, professionals, and families alike.

Conclusion

Carrboro, North Carolina is a small town located in Orange County, North Carolina. It is situated just west of Chapel Hill and is part of the Research Triangle metropolitan area. The town was founded in 1882 and has a population of approximately 20,000 people. The town is located in a humid subtropical climate zone and is home to a variety of businesses, including retail stores, restaurants, and professional services. The town is also home to several technology companies, including IBM, SAS Institute, and Red Hat. The town is also home to a variety of cultural attractions, including the Carrboro ArtsCenter, the Carrboro Farmers' Market, and the Carrboro Music Festival. The town is also home to a variety of parks and recreational facilities, including the Bolin Creek Trail, the Bolin Creek Greenway, and the Bolin Creek Park. The median household income in Carrboro was $50,945 in 2019, and the median family income was $63,945. The per capita income for the town was $30,945.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Carrboro?
Total Population of Carrboro is 21,242.
What is the Total Male Population of Carrboro?
Total Male Population of Carrboro is 10,184.
What is the Total Female Population of Carrboro?
Total Female Population of Carrboro is 11,058.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Carrboro?
There are 92.10 Males per 100 Females in Carrboro.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Carrboro?
There are 108.58 Females per 100 Males in Carrboro.
What is the Median Population Age in Carrboro?
Median Population Age in Carrboro is 33.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Carrboro
Average Family Size in Carrboro is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Carrboro
Average Household Size in Carrboro is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Carrboro?
Per Capita income in Carrboro is $48,088.
What is the Median Family Income in Carrboro?
Median Family Income in Carrboro is $114,323.
What is the Median Household income in Carrboro?
Median Household Income in Carrboro is $76,933.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Carrboro?
Income or Wage Gap in Carrboro is 35.2%.
Women in Carrboro earn 64.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Carrboro?
Family Income Deficit in Carrboro is $7,804.
Families that are below poverty line in Carrboro earn $7,804 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Carrboro?
Inequality or Gini Index in Carrboro is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Carrboro?
There are 12,473 People in the Labor Forcein in Carrboro.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Carrboro?
72.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Carrboro.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Carrboro?
Unemployment Rate in Carrboro is 3.6%.