Chapel Hill, NC

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Chapel Hill Overview

58,919
TOTAL POPULATION
27,817
MALE POPULATION
31,102
FEMALE POPULATION
89.44
MALES / 100 FEMALES
111.81
FEMALES / 100 MALES
25.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$47,631
PER CAPITA INCOME
$165,154
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$85,940
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
30.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
70.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,991
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.54
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
29,645
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
58.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Chapel Hill Zip Codes

Chapel Hill Area Codes

Race in Chapel Hill

The most populous races in Chapel Hill are White / Caucasian (40,055 | 68.0%), Asian (7,900 | 13.4%), and Black / African American (6,161 | 10.5%).
Race in Chapel Hill
Race# Population% Population
Asian7,90013.4%
Black / African American6,16110.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific10.0%
Hispanic or Latino3,9916.8%
Native / Alaskan2280.4%
White / Caucasian40,05568.0%
Two or more Races2,9265.0%
Some other Race1,6482.8%
Total58,919100.0%

Ancestry in Chapel Hill

The most populous ancestries reported in Chapel Hill are English (6,907 | 11.7%), German (5,651 | 9.6%), Irish (5,218 | 8.9%), Indian (Asian) (3,500 | 5.9%), and Italian (2,759 | 4.7%), together accounting for 40.8% of all Chapel Hill residents.
Ancestry in Chapel Hill
Ancestry# Population% Population
African6471.1%
Albanian260.0%
American2,0433.5%
Arab5420.9%
Argentinean1080.2%
Armenian160.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac120.0%
Austrian1450.3%
Barbadian50.0%
Belgian430.1%
Bhutanese3330.6%
Bolivian280.1%
Brazilian1050.2%
British7101.2%
British West Indian530.1%
Bulgarian250.0%
Burmese9371.6%
Cajun220.0%
Canadian1570.3%
Carpatho Rusyn70.0%
Celtic50.0%
Central American1,0831.8%
Cherokee2830.5%
Chilean560.1%
Chippewa80.0%
Choctaw530.1%
Colombian1410.2%
Costa Rican140.0%
Croatian830.1%
Cuban1780.3%
Czech2090.4%
Czechoslovakian550.1%
Danish1780.3%
Dominican830.1%
Dutch3830.6%
Eastern European3660.6%
Ecuadorian520.1%
Egyptian1230.2%
English6,90711.7%
Estonian1000.2%
Ethiopian1370.2%
European1,0481.8%
Filipino1110.2%
Finnish1560.3%
French9011.5%
French Canadian2440.4%
German5,6519.6%
Ghanaian850.1%
Greek3490.6%
Guatemalan6401.1%
Guyanese40.0%
Haitian20.0%
Honduran3650.6%
Hungarian3590.6%
Indian (Asian)3,5005.9%
Indonesian4200.7%
Iranian760.1%
Irish5,2188.9%
Israeli150.0%
Italian2,7594.7%
Jamaican1180.2%
Japanese750.1%
Kenyan740.1%
Korean3100.5%
Lebanese1700.3%
Lithuanian800.1%
Lumbee2570.4%
Luxembourger90.0%
Macedonian380.1%
Malaysian150.0%
Maltese180.0%
Mexican1,0681.8%
Mexican American Indian60.0%
Mongolian300.1%
Native Hawaiian170.0%
Navajo120.0%
Nigerian1210.2%
Northern European2820.5%
Norwegian4220.7%
Pakistani110.0%
Palestinian630.1%
Panamanian260.0%
Peruvian130.0%
Polish1,7012.9%
Portuguese1170.2%
Puerto Rican4070.7%
Romanian500.1%
Russian7021.2%
Salvadoran380.1%
Samoan530.1%
Scandinavian980.2%
Scotch-Irish1,2062.1%
Scottish1,4652.5%
Serbian520.1%
Slavic450.1%
Slovak2430.4%
Slovene440.1%
South African1070.2%
South American4780.8%
South American Indian60.0%
Spaniard540.1%
Spanish1760.3%
Sri Lankan1870.3%
Subsaharan African1,1852.0%
Swedish5290.9%
Swiss1490.3%
Syrian170.0%
Thai2,0323.5%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian90.0%
Turkish2440.4%
Ugandan60.0%
Ukrainian2680.4%
Uruguayan70.0%
Venezuelan730.1%
Welsh3800.6%
West Indian280.1%
Yugoslavian310.1%
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Immigrants in Chapel Hill

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Chapel Hill came from Asia (5,220 | 8.9%), Eastern Asia (3,104 | 5.3%), China (2,265 | 3.8%), Europe (1,451 | 2.5%), and Latin America (1,421 | 2.4%), together accounting for 22.8% of all Chapel Hill residents.
Immigrants in Chapel Hill
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1,0511.8%
Argentina680.1%
Armenia160.0%
Asia5,2208.9%
Australia390.1%
Austria360.1%
Bahamas200.0%
Bangladesh70.0%
Belarus510.1%
Belgium130.0%
Brazil970.2%
Bulgaria260.0%
Cambodia40.0%
Cameroon180.0%
Canada2320.4%
Caribbean880.2%
Central America9591.6%
Chile260.0%
China2,2653.8%
Colombia720.1%
Costa Rica140.0%
Croatia70.0%
Czechoslovakia60.0%
Dominican Republic80.0%
Eastern Africa2740.5%
Eastern Asia3,1045.3%
Eastern Europe5360.9%
Ecuador390.1%
Egypt2350.4%
England1180.2%
Eritrea330.1%
Ethiopia410.1%
Europe1,4512.5%
France710.1%
Germany870.2%
Ghana600.1%
Greece220.0%
Guatemala5841.0%
Honduras380.1%
Hong Kong230.0%
Hungary520.1%
India8941.5%
Iran240.0%
Iraq80.0%
Ireland440.1%
Israel80.0%
Italy1540.3%
Jamaica510.1%
Japan2260.4%
Kenya1510.3%
Korea6131.0%
Kuwait110.0%
Latin America1,4212.4%
Lebanon590.1%
Malaysia930.2%
Mexico3230.5%
Middle Africa180.0%
Netherlands390.1%
Nigeria360.1%
Northern Africa2390.4%
Northern Europe4380.7%
Oceania390.1%
Pakistan1300.2%
Philippines2120.4%
Poland1690.3%
Romania310.1%
Russia400.1%
Saudi Arabia60.0%
Scotland150.0%
Serbia180.0%
Sierra Leone3160.5%
Singapore220.0%
South Africa980.2%
South America3740.6%
South Central Asia1,0911.8%
South Eastern Asia6531.1%
Southern Europe1990.3%
Spain230.0%
Sri Lanka340.1%
Switzerland320.1%
Taiwan1530.3%
Thailand100.0%
Trinidad and Tobago90.0%
Turkey2100.4%
Uganda60.0%
Ukraine530.1%
Uruguay70.0%
Uzbekistan20.0%
Venezuela370.1%
Vietnam960.2%
Western Africa4120.7%
Western Asia3280.6%
Western Europe2780.5%
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Sex and Age in Chapel Hill

Sex and Age in Chapel Hill

The most populous age groups in Chapel Hill are 20 to 24 Years (4,972 | 17.9%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (6,302 | 20.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Chapel Hill
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,147 (4.1%)790 (2.5%)
5 to 9 Years1,223 (4.4%)966 (3.1%)
10 to 14 Years1,890 (6.8%)1,403 (4.5%)
15 to 19 Years4,386 (15.8%)5,564 (17.9%)
20 to 24 Years4,972 (17.9%)6,302 (20.3%)
25 to 29 Years2,209 (7.9%)2,214 (7.1%)
30 to 34 Years1,174 (4.2%)1,617 (5.2%)
35 to 39 Years1,257 (4.5%)1,406 (4.5%)
40 to 44 Years1,394 (5.0%)1,280 (4.1%)
45 to 49 Years1,537 (5.5%)1,882 (6.0%)
50 to 54 Years1,242 (4.5%)1,461 (4.7%)
55 to 59 Years1,273 (4.6%)1,251 (4.0%)
60 to 64 Years1,071 (3.8%)977 (3.1%)
65 to 69 Years816 (2.9%)1,369 (4.4%)
70 to 74 Years876 (3.2%)884 (2.8%)
75 to 79 Years671 (2.4%)507 (1.6%)
80 to 84 Years395 (1.4%)474 (1.5%)
85 Years and over284 (1.0%)755 (2.4%)
Total27,817 (100.0%)31,102 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Chapel Hill

Median Family Size in Chapel Hill

The median family size in Chapel Hill is 3.03 persons per family, with married-couple families (8,167 | 78.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.11 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (530 | 5.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.60 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Chapel Hill
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple8,167 (78.7%)3.11
Single Male/Father530 (5.1%)2.60
Single Female/Mother1,677 (16.2%)2.73
Total Families10,374 (100.0%)3.03

Median Household Size in Chapel Hill

The median household size in Chapel Hill is 2.40 persons per household, with married-couple households (8,167 | 40.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.13 persons per household. non-family households (9,591 | 48.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.67 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Chapel Hill
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple8,167 (40.9%)3.13
Single Male/Father530 (2.6%)2.95
Single Female/Mother1,677 (8.4%)2.86
Non-family9,591 (48.0%)1.67
Total Households19,965 (100.0%)2.40

Household Size by Marriage Status in Chapel Hill

Out of a total of 19,965 households in Chapel Hill, 10,374 (52.0%) are family households, while 9,591 (48.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 4,449, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 6,204.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Chapel Hill
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-6,204 (31.1%)
2-Person Households4,449 (22.3%)1,934 (9.7%)
3-Person Households2,602 (13.0%)657 (3.3%)
4-Person Households2,333 (11.7%)674 (3.4%)
5-Person Households776 (3.9%)57 (0.3%)
6-Person Households108 (0.5%)17 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households106 (0.5%)48 (0.2%)
Total10,374 (52.0%)9,591 (48.0%)

Female Fertility in Chapel Hill

Fertility by Age in Chapel Hill

Average fertility rate in Chapel Hill is 10.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 19.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 56.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Chapel Hill
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years113 (56.2%)11.0
35 to 50 years88 (43.8%)19.0
Total201 (100.0%)10.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Chapel Hill

97.0% of women with births (201) in Chapel Hill are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 4.4% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 1.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Chapel Hill
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years108 (95.6%)5 (4.4%)
35 to 50 years87 (98.9%)1 (1.1%)
Total195 (97.0%)6 (3.0%)

Fertility by Education in Chapel Hill

Average fertility rate in Chapel Hill is 10.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 25.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the lowest fertility at 1.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree represent 52.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Chapel Hill
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School6 (3.0%)5.0
High School Diploma1 (0.5%)1.0
College or Associate's Degree12 (6.0%)1.0
Bachelor's Degree76 (37.8%)17.0
Graduate Degree106 (52.7%)25.0
Total201 (100.0%)10.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Chapel Hill

3.0% of women with births in Chapel Hill are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Chapel Hill
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree71 (93.4%)5 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree106 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total195 (97.0%)6 (3.0%)

Income in Chapel Hill

Income Overview in Chapel Hill

Per Capita Income in Chapel Hill is $47,631, while median incomes of families and households are $165,154 and $85,940 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income58,919$47,631
Median Family Income10,374$165,154
Mean Family Income10,374$201,688
Median Household Income19,965$85,940
Mean Household Income19,965$137,301
Income Deficit10,374$9,991
Wage / Income Gap (%)58,91929.96%
Wage / Income Gap ($)58,91970.04¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index58,9190.54

Earnings by Sex in Chapel Hill

Average Earnings in Chapel Hill are $28,057, $32,765 for men and $22,948 for women, a difference of 30.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Chapel Hill
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male17,209 (49.1%)$32,765
Female17,825 (50.9%)$22,948
Total35,034 (100.0%)$28,057

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Chapel Hill

The most common earnings brackets in Chapel Hill are $100,000+ for men (4,392 | 25.5%) and $100,000+ for women (2,649 | 14.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Chapel Hill
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,701 (9.9%)2,108 (11.8%)
$2,500 to $4,9992,234 (13.0%)2,156 (12.1%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,054 (6.1%)1,230 (6.9%)
$7,500 to $9,999400 (2.3%)1,291 (7.2%)
$10,000 to $12,499386 (2.2%)617 (3.5%)
$12,500 to $14,999354 (2.1%)414 (2.3%)
$15,000 to $17,499476 (2.8%)453 (2.5%)
$17,500 to $19,999285 (1.7%)350 (2.0%)
$20,000 to $22,499188 (1.1%)206 (1.2%)
$22,500 to $24,999276 (1.6%)488 (2.7%)
$25,000 to $29,999746 (4.3%)666 (3.7%)
$30,000 to $34,999804 (4.7%)499 (2.8%)
$35,000 to $39,999453 (2.6%)419 (2.4%)
$40,000 to $44,999683 (4.0%)583 (3.3%)
$45,000 to $49,999609 (3.5%)576 (3.2%)
$50,000 to $54,999261 (1.5%)345 (1.9%)
$55,000 to $64,999649 (3.8%)942 (5.3%)
$65,000 to $74,999440 (2.6%)550 (3.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999818 (4.8%)1,283 (7.2%)
$100,000+4,392 (25.5%)2,649 (14.9%)
Total17,209 (100.0%)17,825 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Chapel Hill

Average earnings in Chapel Hill are $66,608 for men and $54,760 for women, a difference of 17.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $134,727, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $23,403. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $76,752, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $15,698.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Chapel Hill
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$31,235$15,698
High School Diploma$23,403$38,189
College or Associate's Degree$48,790$23,538
Bachelor's Degree$60,801$45,251
Graduate Degree$134,727$76,752
Total$66,608$54,760

Family Income in Chapel Hill

Family Income Brackets in Chapel Hill

According to the Chapel Hill family income data, there are 4,160 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 40.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 52 families (0.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Chapel Hill
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003223.1%
$10,000 to $14,999520.5%
$15,000 to $24,9993323.2%
$25,000 to $34,9993733.6%
$35,000 to $49,9995195.0%
$50,000 to $74,9998928.6%
$75,000 to $99,9997267.0%
$100,000 to $149,9991,42113.7%
$150,000 to $199,9991,55615.0%
$200,000+4,16040.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Chapel Hill

4-person families (2,372 | 22.9%) account for the highest median family income in Chapel Hill with $240,625 per family, while 2-person families (4,657 | 44.9%) have the highest median income of $63,154 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Chapel Hill
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families4,657 (44.9%)$126,307
3-Person Families2,497 (24.1%)$170,371
4-Person Families2,372 (22.9%)$240,625
5-Person Families662 (6.4%)$175,800
6-Person Families108 (1.0%)$237,639
7+ Person Families78 (0.7%)$85,833
Total10,374 (100.0%)$165,154

Family Income by Number of Earners in Chapel Hill

The median family income in Chapel Hill is $165,154, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,123) having the highest median family income of $242,529, while families with no earners (1,204) have the lowest median family income of $107,361, accounting for 10.8% and 11.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Chapel Hill
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,204 (11.6%)$107,361
1 Earner3,234 (31.2%)$119,643
2 Earners4,813 (46.4%)$195,127
3+ Earners1,123 (10.8%)$242,529
Total10,374 (100.0%)$165,154

Household Income in Chapel Hill

Household Income Brackets in Chapel Hill

With 4,652 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Chapel Hill, accounting for 23.3% of all households. In contrast, only 559 households (2.8%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Chapel Hill
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002,05610.3%
$10,000 to $14,9995592.8%
$15,000 to $24,9991,2586.3%
$25,000 to $34,9991,1986.0%
$35,000 to $49,9991,6978.5%
$50,000 to $74,9992,51612.6%
$75,000 to $99,9991,5978.0%
$100,000 to $149,9992,53612.7%
$150,000 to $199,9991,9179.6%
$200,000+4,65223.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Chapel Hill

The median household income in Chapel Hill is $85,940, with the highest median household income of $156,843 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 6,184 households (31.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $22,688, with 2,979 households (14.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Chapel Hill
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years2,979 (14.9%)$22,688
25 to 44 Years6,436 (32.2%)$76,328
45 to 64 Years6,184 (31.0%)$156,843
65+ Years4,366 (21.9%)$112,328
Total19,965 (100.0%)$85,940

Poverty in Chapel Hill

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Chapel Hill

With 14.5% poverty level for males and 22.4% for females among the residents of Chapel Hill, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,852 males (48.0%) and 3,600 females (68.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Chapel Hill
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years78 (6.8%)94 (11.9%)
5 Years68 (31.0%)11 (8.3%)
6 to 11 Years111 (6.4%)94 (8.1%)
12 to 14 Years101 (8.6%)201 (19.7%)
15 Years10 (4.1%)12 (3.7%)
16 and 17 Years37 (4.0%)16 (3.2%)
18 to 24 Years1,852 (48.0%)3,600 (68.8%)
25 to 34 Years349 (10.5%)677 (18.3%)
35 to 44 Years144 (5.6%)229 (8.7%)
45 to 54 Years173 (6.3%)225 (6.8%)
55 to 64 Years304 (13.0%)203 (9.2%)
65 to 74 Years130 (7.7%)83 (3.7%)
75 Years and over27 (2.0%)119 (7.2%)
Total3,384 (14.5%)5,564 (22.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Chapel Hill

According to the poverty statistics in Chapel Hill, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 98.0% of males and 96.8% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Chapel Hill
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,069 (93.2%)696 (88.1%)
5 Years151 (69.0%)122 (91.7%)
6 to 11 Years1,614 (93.6%)1,063 (91.9%)
12 to 14 Years1,068 (91.4%)817 (80.3%)
15 Years234 (95.9%)308 (96.3%)
16 and 17 Years886 (96.0%)478 (96.8%)
18 to 24 Years2,006 (52.0%)1,636 (31.2%)
25 to 34 Years2,974 (89.5%)3,027 (81.7%)
35 to 44 Years2,422 (94.4%)2,393 (91.3%)
45 to 54 Years2,591 (93.7%)3,088 (93.2%)
55 to 64 Years2,040 (87.0%)2,013 (90.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,553 (92.3%)2,161 (96.3%)
75 Years and over1,300 (98.0%)1,524 (92.8%)
Total19,908 (85.5%)19,326 (77.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Chapel Hill

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Chapel Hill show that 3.1% or 251 of the total 8,167 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 14.6%, comprising of 78 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Chapel Hill
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children3,994 (96.6%)140 (3.4%)
1 or 2 Children3,437 (99.1%)33 (0.9%)
3 or 4 Children455 (85.4%)78 (14.6%)
5 or more Children30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,916 (96.9%)251 (3.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Chapel Hill

According to the poverty data in Chapel Hill, 15.7% or 83 single-father households and 17.5% or 294 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 households (37.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 285 households (28.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Chapel Hill
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children59 (16.0%)9 (1.5%)
1 or 2 Children11 (8.8%)285 (28.0%)
3 or 4 Children13 (37.1%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total83 (15.7%)294 (17.5%)

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

The poverty data for Chapel Hill shows that 251 of the married-couple family households (3.1%) and 377 of the single-parent households (17.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 78 households (14.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 296 household (25.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Chapel Hill
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children140 (3.4%)68 (6.9%)
1 or 2 Children33 (0.9%)296 (25.9%)
3 or 4 Children78 (14.6%)13 (15.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total251 (3.1%)377 (17.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Chapel Hill

Employment by Class of Employer in Chapel Hill

Among the 26,769 employed individuals in Chapel Hill, private company employees (13,788 | 51.5%), state government employees (5,461 | 20.4%), and not-for-profit organizations (3,976 | 14.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Chapel Hill
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees13,78851.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,0263.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,3675.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations3,97614.8%
Local Government Employees6922.6%
State Government Employees5,46120.4%
Federal Government Employees4341.6%
Unpaid Family Workers250.1%
Total26,769100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Chapel Hill

According to the labor force statistics for Chapel Hill, out of the total population over 16 years of age (50,936), 58.2% or 29,645 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.7% or 1,393 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 88.1% or 2,459 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 10.4% or 630 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Chapel Hill
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years2,722 (29.0%)152 (5.6%)
20 to 24 Years6,054 (53.7%)630 (10.4%)
25 to 29 Years3,587 (81.1%)100 (2.8%)
30 to 34 Years2,459 (88.1%)71 (2.9%)
35 to 44 Years4,552 (85.3%)68 (1.5%)
45 to 54 Years5,363 (87.6%)134 (2.5%)
55 to 59 Years2,047 (81.1%)80 (3.9%)
60 to 64 Years1,337 (65.3%)59 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,227 (31.1%)93 (7.6%)
75 Years and over293 (9.5%)1 (0.3%)
Total29,645 (58.2%)1,393 (4.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Chapel Hill

According to labor force statistics for Chapel Hill, 83.2% of individuals (19,340) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (23,245) are in the labor force, with 2.7% or 522 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 85.0% or 15,199 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.9% or 85 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Chapel Hill
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School775 (75.8%)58 (5.7%)
High School Diploma1,082 (69.7%)123 (7.9%)
College / Associate Degree2,301 (82.5%)137 (4.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher15,199 (85.0%)322 (1.8%)
Total19,340 (83.2%)628 (2.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Chapel Hill

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Chapel Hill are Community & Social Service (6,180 | 21.9%), Education Instruction & Library (4,208 | 14.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (3,696 | 13.1%), Management (3,181 | 11.3%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (2,855 | 10.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Chapel Hill

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Chapel Hill, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (64.9%), Computers & Mathematics (64.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (56.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (86.6%), Business & Financial (68.9%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (67.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Chapel Hill
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,676 (52.7%)1,505 (47.3%)
Business & Financial488 (31.1%)1,083 (68.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science2,072 (56.1%)1,624 (43.9%)
Computers & Mathematics1,086 (64.6%)596 (35.4%)
Architecture & Engineering298 (64.9%)161 (35.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science688 (44.2%)867 (55.8%)
Community & Social Service 2,796 (45.2%)3,384 (54.8%)
Education, Arts & Media62 (13.4%)402 (86.6%)
Legal Services & Support301 (46.9%)341 (53.1%)
Education Instruction & Library2,068 (49.1%)2,140 (50.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment365 (42.1%)501 (57.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating924 (32.4%)1,931 (67.6%)
Health Technologists757 (33.7%)1,491 (66.3%)
Total (Category)7,956 (45.5%)9,527 (54.5%)
Total (Overall)13,350 (47.3%)14,890 (52.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Chapel Hill are Food Preparation & Serving (1,831 | 6.5%), Personal Care & Service (1,176 | 4.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (954 | 3.4%), Healthcare Support (756 | 2.7%), and Security & Protection (390 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations in Chapel Hill

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Chapel Hill, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (89.4%), Law Enforcement (73.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (39.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (80.2%), Healthcare Support (79.1%), and Security & Protection (74.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Chapel Hill
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support158 (20.9%)598 (79.1%)
Security & Protection99 (25.4%)291 (74.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention69 (19.8%)280 (80.2%)
Law Enforcement30 (73.2%)11 (26.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving718 (39.2%)1,113 (60.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance853 (89.4%)101 (10.6%)
Personal Care & Service313 (26.6%)863 (73.4%)
Total (Category)2,141 (41.9%)2,966 (58.1%)
Total (Overall)13,350 (47.3%)14,890 (52.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Chapel Hill are Sales & Related (1,889 | 6.7%), and Office & Administration (1,881 | 6.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Chapel Hill

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Chapel Hill
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,000 (52.9%)889 (47.1%)
Office & Administration679 (36.1%)1,202 (63.9%)
Total (Category)1,679 (44.5%)2,091 (55.5%)
Total (Overall)13,350 (47.3%)14,890 (52.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Chapel Hill are Construction & Extraction (397 | 1.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (344 | 1.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (27 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Chapel Hill

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Chapel Hill
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry12 (44.4%)15 (55.6%)
Construction & Extraction379 (95.5%)18 (4.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair344 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)735 (95.7%)33 (4.3%)
Total (Overall)13,350 (47.3%)14,890 (52.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Chapel Hill are Material Moving (523 | 1.8%), Production (298 | 1.1%), and Transportation (291 | 1.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Chapel Hill

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Chapel Hill
OccupationMaleFemale
Production209 (70.1%)89 (29.9%)
Transportation206 (70.8%)85 (29.2%)
Material Moving424 (81.1%)99 (18.9%)
Total (Category)839 (75.4%)273 (24.5%)
Total (Overall)13,350 (47.3%)14,890 (52.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Chapel Hill

Employment Industries in Chapel Hill

The major employment industries in Chapel Hill include Educational Services (7,477 | 26.5%), Professional & Scientific (4,276 | 15.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,029 | 14.3%), Accommodation & Food Services (2,363 | 8.4%), and Retail Trade (1,977 | 7.0%).
Employment Industries in Chapel Hill

Employment Industries by Sex in Chapel Hill

The Chapel Hill industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Construction (92.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (68.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (68.0%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (61.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Chapel Hill
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting20 (38.5%)32 (61.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction461 (92.0%)40 (8.0%)
Manufacturing1,120 (74.4%)386 (25.6%)
Wholesale Trade138 (74.6%)47 (25.4%)
Retail Trade1,081 (54.7%)896 (45.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing325 (84.6%)59 (15.4%)
Utilities38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information307 (58.3%)220 (41.7%)
Finance & Insurance345 (46.8%)392 (53.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing271 (56.0%)213 (44.0%)
Professional & Scientific2,146 (50.2%)2,130 (49.8%)
Enterprise Management10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support759 (81.5%)172 (18.5%)
Educational Services3,236 (43.3%)4,241 (56.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,289 (32.0%)2,740 (68.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation365 (31.3%)801 (68.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services939 (39.7%)1,424 (60.3%)
Public Administration244 (47.0%)275 (53.0%)
Total13,350 (47.3%)14,890 (52.7%)

Education in Chapel Hill

School Enrollment in Chapel Hill

The most common levels of schooling among the 28,083 students in Chapel Hill are college / undergraduate (16,268 | 57.9%), graduate / professional (3,741 | 13.3%), and high school (2,762 | 9.8%).
School Enrollment in Chapel Hill
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool5802.1%
Kindergarten4311.5%
Elementary School1,8346.5%
Middle School2,4678.8%
High School2,7629.8%
College / Undergraduate16,26857.9%
Graduate / Professional3,74113.3%
Total28,083100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Chapel Hill

Out of a total of 28,083 students who are enrolled in schools in Chapel Hill, 2,556 (9.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 25,527 (90.9%) 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 374 (77.7% 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 7,533 (96.9% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Chapel Hill
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds107 (22.3%)374 (77.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,538 (73.3%)559 (26.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds2,907 (89.2%)353 (10.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,591 (81.1%)371 (18.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds7,533 (96.9%)242 (3.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds9,158 (96.2%)367 (3.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2,010 (92.7%)159 (7.3%)
35 Years and over683 (83.9%)131 (16.1%)
Total25,527 (90.9%)2,556 (9.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Chapel Hill

Bio, nature & agricultural (3,540 | 13.6%), social sciences (3,052 | 11.7%), literature & languages (2,311 | 8.9%), business (2,258 | 8.7%), and science & technology (2,089 | 8.0%) are the most common fields of study among 26,033 individuals in Chapel Hill who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Chapel Hill
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,3745.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3,54013.6%
Physical & Health Sciences1,7286.6%
Psychology1,2464.8%
Social Sciences3,05211.7%
Engineering1,7416.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies4781.8%
Science & Technology2,0898.0%
Business2,2588.7%
Education1,5916.1%
Literature & Languages2,3118.9%
Liberal Arts & History1,4735.7%
Visual & Performing Arts8663.3%
Communications1,3715.3%
Arts & Humanities9153.5%
Total26,033100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Chapel Hill

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Chapel Hill

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Chapel Hill are males with 2 vehicles (5,258, accounting for 43.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (4,952, making up 43.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Chapel Hill
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle530 (4.4%)293 (2.4%)
1 Vehicle2,680 (22.2%)3,851 (31.5%)
2 Vehicles5,258 (43.6%)4,952 (40.6%)
3 Vehicles2,690 (22.3%)2,214 (18.1%)
4 Vehicles689 (5.7%)537 (4.4%)
5 or more Vehicles213 (1.8%)364 (3.0%)
Total12,060 (100.0%)12,211 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Chapel Hill

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Chapel Hill are 15 to 19 minutes (4,192 commuters, 20.9%), 10 to 14 minutes (3,952 commuters, 19.7%), and 20 to 24 minutes (3,291 commuters, 16.4%).
Commute Time in Chapel Hill
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4792.4%
5 to 9 Minutes2,66313.3%
10 to 14 Minutes3,95219.7%
15 to 19 Minutes4,19220.9%
20 to 24 Minutes3,29116.4%
25 to 29 Minutes1,6568.2%
30 to 34 Minutes1,8139.0%
35 to 39 Minutes3191.6%
40 to 44 Minutes4682.3%
45 to 59 Minutes5812.9%
60 to 89 Minutes4682.3%
90 or more Minutes2091.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Chapel Hill

The most common commute times in Chapel Hill are 15 to 19 minutes (2,096 commuters, 21.2%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (2,331 commuters, 22.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Chapel Hill
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes177 (1.8%)302 (3.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,253 (12.7%)1,410 (13.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,621 (16.4%)2,331 (22.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes2,096 (21.2%)2,096 (20.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,913 (19.3%)1,378 (13.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes765 (7.7%)891 (8.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes986 (10.0%)827 (8.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes129 (1.3%)190 (1.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes249 (2.5%)219 (2.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes338 (3.4%)243 (2.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes261 (2.6%)207 (2.0%)
90 or more Minutes105 (1.1%)104 (1.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Chapel Hill

The most frequent times of departure to work in Chapel Hill are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (2,054, 20.8%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (1,481, 14.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Chapel Hill
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM191 (1.9%)108 (1.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM71 (0.7%)117 (1.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM32 (0.3%)128 (1.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM532 (5.4%)257 (2.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM608 (6.1%)351 (3.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM835 (8.4%)1,202 (11.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM2,054 (20.8%)1,189 (11.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,193 (12.1%)1,481 (14.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,074 (10.9%)1,247 (12.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,393 (14.1%)1,107 (10.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM253 (2.6%)470 (4.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM251 (2.5%)223 (2.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM953 (9.6%)1,411 (13.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM453 (4.6%)907 (8.9%)
Total9,893 (100.0%)10,198 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Chapel Hill

Occupancy by Ownership in Chapel Hill

Of the total 19,965 dwellings in Chapel Hill, owner-occupied units account for 9,979 (50.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 9,986 (50.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Chapel Hill
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units9,97950.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units9,98650.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units19,965100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Chapel Hill

Occupancy by Household Size in Chapel Hill
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household6,20431.1%
2-Person Household6,38332.0%
3-Person Household3,25916.3%
4+ Person Household4,11920.6%
Total Housing Units19,965100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Chapel Hill

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Chapel Hill
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household2,297 (37.0%)3,907 (63.0%)
2-Person Household3,058 (47.9%)3,325 (52.1%)
3-Person Household1,923 (59.0%)1,336 (41.0%)
4+ Person Household2,701 (65.6%)1,418 (34.4%)
Total Housing Units9,979 (50.0%)9,986 (50.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Chapel Hill

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Chapel Hill
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School51 (7.7%)614 (92.3%)
High School Diploma207 (19.1%)879 (80.9%)
College/Associate Degree924 (27.6%)2,424 (72.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher8,797 (59.2%)6,069 (40.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Chapel Hill

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Chapel Hill
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years6,58233.0%
35 to 44 Years2,83314.2%
45 to 54 Years3,42517.2%
55 to 64 Years2,75913.8%
65 to 74 Years2,41512.1%
75 to 84 Years1,4087.0%
85 Years and Over5432.7%
Total19,965100.0%

Housing Finances in Chapel Hill

Median Income by Occupancy in Chapel Hill

Median Income by Occupancy in Chapel Hill
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied9,979 (50.0%)$170,831
Renter-Occupied9,986 (50.0%)$44,828
Average19,965 (100.0%)$85,940

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Chapel Hill

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Chapel Hill
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000106 (1.1%)978 (9.8%)
$5,000 to $9,999104 (1.0%)861 (8.6%)
$10,000 to $14,99988 (0.9%)476 (4.8%)
$15,000 to $19,999129 (1.3%)574 (5.8%)
$20,000 to $24,99995 (0.9%)467 (4.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999288 (2.9%)903 (9.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999408 (4.1%)1,281 (12.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999961 (9.6%)1,560 (15.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999711 (7.1%)888 (8.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,372 (13.8%)1,154 (11.6%)
$150,000 or more5,717 (57.3%)844 (8.5%)
Total9,979 (100.0%)9,986 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Chapel Hill

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Chapel Hill
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300155 (1.5%)177 (1.8%)
$300 to $499357 (3.6%)225 (2.2%)
$500 to $7991,022 (10.2%)483 (4.8%)
$800 to $999997 (10.0%)582 (5.8%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,673 (16.8%)3,992 (40.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,040 (10.4%)2,483 (24.9%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,069 (10.7%)1,065 (10.7%)
$2,500 to $2,999920 (9.2%)364 (3.6%)
$3,000 or more2,746 (27.5%)315 (3.2%)
Total9,979 (100.0%)9,986 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Chapel Hill

Housing Structures in Chapel Hill

Housing Structures in Chapel Hill
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached9,08745.5%
Single Unit, Attached2,46612.3%
2 Unit Apartments6853.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments9794.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,9709.9%
10 or more Apartments4,63823.2%
Mobile Home / Other1400.7%
Total19,965100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Chapel Hill

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Chapel Hill
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached7,526 (82.8%)1,561 (17.2%)
Single Unit, Attached1,174 (47.6%)1,292 (52.4%)
2 Unit Apartments27 (3.9%)658 (96.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments136 (13.9%)843 (86.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments285 (14.5%)1,685 (85.5%)
10 or more Apartments763 (16.5%)3,875 (83.6%)
Mobile Home / Other68 (48.6%)72 (51.4%)
Total9,979 (50.0%)9,986 (50.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Chapel Hill

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Chapel Hill
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room35 (0.4%)506 (5.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms438 (4.4%)2,660 (26.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,771 (17.7%)5,072 (50.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms2,411 (24.2%)1,372 (13.7%)
8 or more Rooms5,324 (53.3%)376 (3.8%)
Total9,979 (100.0%)9,986 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Chapel Hill

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Chapel Hill
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas6,074 (60.9%)2,394 (24.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas101 (1.0%)301 (3.0%)
Electricity3,699 (37.1%)7,209 (72.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene18 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels81 (0.8%)27 (0.3%)
No Fuel Used6 (0.1%)55 (0.5%)
Total9,979 (100.0%)9,986 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Chapel Hill

Household Vehicle Usage in Chapel Hill
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle188 (1.9%)1,071 (10.7%)
1 Vehicle2,714 (27.2%)4,935 (49.4%)
2 Vehicles4,973 (49.8%)2,764 (27.7%)
3 or more Vehicles2,104 (21.1%)1,216 (12.2%)
Total9,979 (100.0%)9,986 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Chapel Hill

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Chapel Hill

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units3,8446,135
Median Property Value$490,400$559,600
Median Household Income$126,719$4,048
Monthly Housing Costs$941$2,578
Real Estate Taxes$6,816$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Chapel Hill

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Chapel Hill
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00067 (1.7%)33 (0.5%)
$50,000 to $99,99981 (2.1%)18 (0.3%)
$100,000 to $299,999666 (17.3%)1,098 (17.9%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,166 (30.3%)1,376 (22.4%)
$500,000 to $749,999988 (25.7%)2,275 (37.1%)
$750,000 to $999,999536 (13.9%)683 (11.1%)
$1,000,000 or more340 (8.8%)652 (10.6%)
Total3,844 (100.0%)6,135 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Chapel Hill

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Chapel Hill
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00092 (2.4%)72 (1.2%)
$10,000 to $24,999227 (5.9%)118 (1.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999198 (5.1%)85 (1.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999191 (5.0%)90 (1.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999445 (11.6%)217 (3.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999414 (10.8%)516 (8.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999608 (15.8%)297 (4.8%)
$150,000 or more1,669 (43.4%)764 (12.4%)
Total3,844 (100.0%)6,135 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Chapel Hill

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Chapel Hill
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x719 (18.7%)208,378 (3,396.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x755 (19.6%)1,820 (29.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x694 (18.0%)1,904 (31.0%)
4.0x or more1,666 (43.3%)960 (15.7%)
Total3,844 (100.0%)6,135 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Chapel Hill

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Chapel Hill
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80053 (1.4%)32 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,49974 (1.9%)76 (1.2%)
$800 to $1,4993,597 (93.6%)124 (2.0%)
Total3,844 (100.0%)6,135 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Chapel Hill

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chapel Hill

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chapel Hill
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years2,210 (96.6%)79 (3.5%)
6 to 18 Years9,575 (98.1%)181 (1.9%)
19 to 25 Years17,192 (96.2%)688 (3.8%)
26 to 34 Years5,326 (89.9%)598 (10.1%)
35 to 44 Years4,745 (89.1%)582 (10.9%)
45 to 54 Years5,747 (94.2%)352 (5.8%)
55 to 64 Years4,215 (92.4%)347 (7.6%)
65 to 74 Years3,744 (95.3%)183 (4.7%)
75 Years and older2,941 (99.0%)29 (1.0%)
Total55,695 (94.8%)3,039 (5.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Chapel Hill

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Chapel Hill
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born2,210 (96.6%)79 (3.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen9,575 (98.1%)181 (1.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen17,192 (96.2%)688 (3.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Chapel Hill

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Chapel Hill
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0006,575 (92.5%)532 (7.5%)
$25,000 to $49,9994,964 (87.4%)719 (12.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,409 (90.6%)458 (9.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,913 (99.0%)40 (1.0%)
$100,000 and over25,215 (95.9%)1,079 (4.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chapel Hill

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chapel Hill
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6397 (17.3%)1,822 (79.6%)
6 to 18 Years1,482 (15.2%)8,217 (84.2%)
19 to 25 Years514 (2.9%)16,928 (94.7%)
25 to 34 Years533 (9.0%)5,080 (85.8%)
35 to 44 Years393 (7.4%)4,446 (83.5%)
45 to 54 Years375 (6.1%)5,532 (90.7%)
55 to 64 Years487 (10.7%)3,800 (83.3%)
65 to 74 Years3,536 (90.0%)2,505 (63.8%)
75 Years and over2,936 (98.9%)2,051 (69.1%)
Total10,653 (18.1%)50,381 (85.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Chapel Hill

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Chapel Hill
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)24 (3.0%)
5 to 17 Years146 (3.4%)44 (1.4%)
18 to 34 Years316 (2.7%)477 (3.2%)
35 to 64 Years430 (5.6%)549 (6.7%)
65 to 74 Years267 (15.9%)350 (15.6%)
75 Years and over350 (26.4%)840 (51.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Chapel Hill

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Chapel Hill: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years36 (0.8%)7 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years71 (0.6%)135 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years49 (0.6%)51 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years122 (7.2%)112 (5.0%)
75 Years and over219 (16.5%)338 (20.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Chapel Hill: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)24 (3.0%)
5 to 17 Years28 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years3 (0.0%)33 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years103 (1.3%)104 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years43 (2.5%)80 (3.6%)
75 Years and over28 (2.1%)140 (8.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Chapel Hill: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years105 (2.4%)37 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years253 (2.2%)407 (2.7%)
35 to 64 Years181 (2.3%)330 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years99 (5.9%)39 (1.7%)
75 Years and over71 (5.3%)145 (8.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Chapel Hill: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years29 (0.7%)1 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years51 (0.4%)54 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years130 (1.7%)265 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years92 (5.5%)146 (6.5%)
75 Years and over129 (9.7%)441 (26.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Chapel Hill: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years65 (1.5%)1 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years33 (0.3%)49 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years70 (0.9%)111 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years16 (0.9%)31 (1.4%)
75 Years and over92 (6.9%)102 (6.2%)

Technology Access in Chapel Hill

Computing Device Access in Chapel Hill

Computing Device Access in Chapel Hill
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop18,54592.9%
Smartphone18,79494.1%
Tablet14,46672.5%
No Computing Device2231.1%
Total19,965100.0%

Internet Access in Chapel Hill

Internet Access in Chapel Hill
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home16,78084.1%
Cellular Data Only1,4897.5%
Satellite Internet7323.7%
No Internet1,5077.5%
Total19,965100.0%

Chapel Hill Summary

Chapel Hill, North Carolina is a vibrant and diverse town located in the heart of the Research Triangle region of North Carolina. It is home to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, one of the oldest public universities in the United States. The town is known for its vibrant culture, excellent educational opportunities, and its commitment to sustainability.

Geography

Chapel Hill is located in Orange County, North Carolina, in the Piedmont region of the state. It is situated at the intersection of Interstate 40 and US 15-501, about 10 miles west of Durham and 25 miles northwest of Raleigh. The town is bordered by the towns of Carrboro, Hillsborough, and Pittsboro. The town covers an area of approximately 21.5 square miles, with a population of 59,000 people as of the 2020 census.
The town is situated on a rolling terrain, with elevations ranging from 400 to 600 feet above sea level. The town is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, which is characterized by rolling hills and valleys. The town is located in the watershed of the Haw River, which flows through the town and is a major source of drinking water for the area.

Climate

Chapel Hill has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 60°F, with average highs in the summer reaching the mid-80s and lows in the winter reaching the mid-30s. The town receives an average of 48 inches of precipitation per year, with most of it falling in the summer months.

Economy

Chapel Hill is home to a diverse economy, with a mix of industries including education, healthcare, technology, and retail. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the largest employer in the town, with over 20,000 employees. Other major employers include UNC Health Care, IBM, and GlaxoSmithKline. The town also has a thriving retail sector, with many shops, restaurants, and other businesses located in the downtown area.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, the population of Chapel Hill was 59,000 people. The town is racially diverse, with a population that is 54.3% White, 22.2% African American, 11.2% Asian, and 8.3% Hispanic or Latino. The median household income in the town is $68,000, and the median home value is $400,000.
Chapel Hill is a vibrant and diverse town with a rich history and a commitment to sustainability. It is home to a thriving economy and excellent educational opportunities, making it an attractive place to live and work.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Chapel Hill?
Total Population of Chapel Hill is 58,919.
What is the Total Male Population of Chapel Hill?
Total Male Population of Chapel Hill is 27,817.
What is the Total Female Population of Chapel Hill?
Total Female Population of Chapel Hill is 31,102.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Chapel Hill?
There are 89.44 Males per 100 Females in Chapel Hill.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Chapel Hill?
There are 111.81 Females per 100 Males in Chapel Hill.
What is the Median Population Age in Chapel Hill?
Median Population Age in Chapel Hill is 25.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Chapel Hill
Average Family Size in Chapel Hill is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Chapel Hill
Average Household Size in Chapel Hill is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Chapel Hill?
Per Capita income in Chapel Hill is $47,631.
What is the Median Family Income in Chapel Hill?
Median Family Income in Chapel Hill is $165,154.
What is the Median Household income in Chapel Hill?
Median Household Income in Chapel Hill is $85,940.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Chapel Hill?
Income or Wage Gap in Chapel Hill is 30.0%.
Women in Chapel Hill earn 70.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Chapel Hill?
Family Income Deficit in Chapel Hill is $9,991.
Families that are below poverty line in Chapel Hill earn $9,991 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Chapel Hill?
Inequality or Gini Index in Chapel Hill is 0.54.
How Large is the Labor Force in Chapel Hill?
There are 29,645 People in the Labor Forcein in Chapel Hill.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Chapel Hill?
58.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Chapel Hill.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Chapel Hill?
Unemployment Rate in Chapel Hill is 4.7%.