Demographics & People — Carrboro, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 21,170 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~21,300 |
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| Median Age | 33.4 |
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| Total Households | 9,415 |
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| Family Households | 4,753 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.24 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5111 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 14,249 |
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| Black or African American | 2,816 |
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| Asian | 1,676 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,464 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 6,581 |
| German | 3,583 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,350 |
| English | 2,837 |
| Irish | 2,564 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,713 |
| Italian | 1,123 |
| French (except Basque) | 830 |
| Scottish | 789 |
| American | 762 |
Language
| English Only | 16,815 |
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| Spanish | 1,565 |
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| Population 5+ | 20,275 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 716 |
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| Population 18+ | 16,758 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 27.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Carrboro, North Carolina.
