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Briar Chapel

North Carolina · 6,049 residents · 2.09 sq mi
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#7Lowest poverty rateof 6,8230.6%#25Most work-from-homeof 6,82641.8%#66Most educatedof 6,82681.6%#146Highest median rentof 6,764$3,177
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Briar Chapel is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $166,063. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $570,300. Poverty is rare here, at 0.6% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,049
−1%since 2023
from 6,084 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,894 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 2,911 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
+7%since 2023
from 39.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K20202024Briar Chapel
20246K
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.9%(358)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 910.3%(626)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.6%(521)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.7%(166)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.1%(187)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.4%(507)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.9%(962)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5418.4%(1,115)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.3%(564)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.2%(799)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844%(244)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$166,063
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $154,583 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$70,238
+6%since 2023
from $66,204 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
88.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 86.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.336
−7%since 2023
from 0.360 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$570,300
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $508,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,177
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,941 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 94.2% in 2023
6.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.4%
+18.9 ptssince 2023
from 41.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+4%since 2023
from 3.3 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Briar Chapel on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(4,484)
Black4.2%(258)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(274)
Asian7.8%(473)
Other9.8%(595)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(4,267)
Black5.1%(307)
Hispanic / Latino4%(240)
Asian5.4%(326)
Other15%(909)
Diversity Score
59
+8%since 2023
from 55 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.7%(45)
Colombian0.4%(25)
Asian origin
Asian Indian3.2%(192)
Japanese1.9%(113)
Chinese0.3%(21)
Ancestry
German26.1%(1,579)
English21.1%(1,274)
Irish14.3%(865)
Scottish4.9%(299)
Italian4.8%(288)
Swedish4.5%(273)
Scotch-Irish3.6%(216)
Polish3%(184)
French2.9%(178)
American2.6%(159)
Hungarian1.5%(91)
Norwegian1.4%(82)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Russian1.2%(74)
Slovak0.8%(47)
Dutch0.7%(44)
British0.7%(40)
Ukrainian0.6%(36)
Welsh0.6%(34)
Arab0.4%(27)
Lebanese0.4%(27)
Czech0.4%(22)
Canadian0.3%(18)
Portuguese0.3%(18)
Swiss0.3%(16)
Israeli0.2%(13)
Australian0.2%(12)
Austrian0.2%(11)
Egyptian0.2%(10)
Lithuanian0.1%(9)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Scottish population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
81.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 79.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 98.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
43.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 43.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+5%since 2023
from 26.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 57.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
41.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 36.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 65.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 26.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 72.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 49.7% in 2023
Female
50.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 50.3% in 2023
Foreign born
8.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 97.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 91.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married11%(216)
Married79%(1,549)
Widowed0.6%(11)
Divorced9.4%(184)
Women 15+
Never married25.6%(661)
Married65.9%(1,704)
Widowed2%(52)
Divorced6.5%(167)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Briar Chapel, North Carolina?

Briar Chapel, North Carolina has about 6,049 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Briar Chapel, North Carolina?

The typical household in Briar Chapel, North Carolina earns about $166,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Briar Chapel, North Carolina expensive?

In Briar Chapel, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $570,300, and the typical rent is about $3,177 a month.

How educated are people in Briar Chapel, North Carolina?

About 81.6% of adults age 25 and over in Briar Chapel, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Briar Chapel, North Carolina?

About 0.6% of people in Briar Chapel, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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