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Carrboro, NC is a vibrant and diverse community with a population of 21,237 people. Situated in northern North Carolina, the city has a population density of 3,288 people per square mile, much higher than the US average of 93 people per square mile. The area offers abundant opportunities for outdoor activities year-round such as hiking and biking in the nearby woods or playing golf and tennis at local courses. Local businesses include farmers' markets, cafes, art galleries, shops, and restaurants offering a variety of cuisines from around the world. Organized events such as music festivals and sporting events like soccer and softball can also be found in Carrboro. The city is home to several organizations including a public library, parks department and animal shelter that strive to provide educational opportunities for children and adults alike.

The population in Carrboro is 21,237. There are 3,288 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Carrboro is 32.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Carrboro is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Carrboro
- 47.9% are married
- 8.2% are divorced
- 44.1% are married with children
- 17.5% have children, but are single
Race in Carrboro

- 65.6% are White
- 11.7% are Black
- 9.4% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 8.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleCarrboro, North CarolinaUnited States
  21,237.0329,725,481.0
  53.6%50.5%
  46.4%49.5%
  32.638.4
 
  21,254.0326,569,308.0
  19,586.0309,327,143.0
  16,782.0285,036,114.0
  11,553.0251,960,433.0
  26.6%15.6%
  83.8%30.8%
 
  3287.593.4
  6.463531905.423
  0.031264836.791
 
  63.9%59.4%
  15.1%12.2%
  8.5%5.6%
  0.6%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  0.0%0.4%
  3.4%3.2%
  8.5%18.4%
 
  47.9%49.8%
  45.2%48.0%
  2.6%1.8%
  52.1%50.2%
  41.3%33.8%
  6.3%10.8%
  4.5%5.6%
 
  2.362.6
  8,956.0124,010,992.0
  4,811.080,755,759.0
  37.0%30.5%
  40.2%42.9%
  4,145.043,255,233.0
  11.2%15.8%
  11.6%10.8%
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Over 12 years ago

Carrboro is basically a bedroom community, where people who work at or study at UNC over in Chapel Hill lay down for the night. All day they work at UNC only to pay the  More

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Carrboro has a strong civic life with a lot of local participation and visionary politics towards making a more sustainable and just community. The center of town has  More

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Over 14 years ago

climate is good, 4 seasons, winter is short with just a little  More

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