Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,489. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 9,953 residents. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $140,500. At a median age of 24.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $140,500, the poverty rate sits 22% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
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How many people live in Chapel Hill, North Carolina?
Chapel Hill, North Carolina has about 38,762 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in Chapel Hill, North Carolina?
The typical household in Chapel Hill, North Carolina earns about $30,489 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Chapel Hill, North Carolina expensive?
In Chapel Hill, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $140,500, and the typical rent is about $489 a month.
How educated are people in Chapel Hill, North Carolina?
About 71.2% of adults age 25 and over in Chapel Hill, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Chapel Hill, North Carolina?
About 16.1% of people in Chapel Hill, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024