Chapel Hill, North Carolina

US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates ยท 2022

NC

Chapel Hill Demographics Overview

Total Population
58,919
ACS 2022 estimate
Median Household Income
$85,940
Annual household income
โ–ฒ 15% vs US avg
Median Home Value
$537,100
Owner-occupied homes
โ–ฒ 91% vs US avg
Median Gross Rent
$1,419
Monthly rent (incl. utilities)
โ–ฒ 22% vs US avg
Median Age
25.6 years
Median age of residents
โ–ผ 34% vs US avg

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$85,940
US avg: $74,580
vs. National Median+15.2%

Housing

Median Home Value
$537,100
US avg: $281,900
Median Gross Rent
$1,419/mo
US avg: $1,163/mo
Rent vs. National Avg+22.0%

Population

Total Population58,919
Median Age
25.6 years
US avg: 38.9 yrs

Data Source

Data for Chapel Hill comes from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, covering the period 2018โ€“2022.

The ACS 5-Year estimates provide the most reliable demographic statistics available, especially for smaller communities, by pooling 5 years of survey data.

Learn more about the ACS โ†’

Chapel Hill, NC โ€” Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Chapel Hill demographics

What is the population of Chapel Hill, North Carolina?

According to the US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2022), the population of Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 58,919.

What is the median household income in Chapel Hill?

The median household income in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is $85,940 per year, according to the 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates. The US national median household income is approximately $74,580.

What is the cost of living in Chapel Hill?

Key cost indicators for Chapel Hill, North Carolina:. Median home value: $537,100. Median gross rent: $1,419/month. Median household income: $85,940/year

What is the median home value in Chapel Hill?

The median home value in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is $537,100, compared to the national median of approximately $281,900.

What is the average age in Chapel Hill?

The median age in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 25.6 years, compared to the US national median age of approximately 38.9 years.

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