Economy & Jobs — Carrboro, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $85,743 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$97,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $53,514 |
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| Poverty Rate | 12.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 12,472 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 49.8% |
| Professional | 14.0% |
| Retail | 7.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 117 |
| Fast Food | 97 |
| Real Estate Offices | 88 |
| Law Offices | 86 |
| Dental Offices | 62 |
| Physician Offices | 54 |
| Child Day Care | 49 |
| Gas Stations | 35 |
| Beauty Salons | 33 |
| Coffee Shops | 33 |
| Insurance Agencies | 32 |
| Commercial Banks | 30 |
| Fitness Centers | 29 |
| Accounting Firms | 26 |
| Bars | 25 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
