Demographics in Chapel Hill, NC

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Chapel Hill?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

59,889

Male

28,123

47.0%

Female

31,766

53.0%

Median Age

25.8

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

66.7%

Black

10.9%

Hispanic

7.4%

Asian

13.2%

Two or More

6.1%

Other

2.6%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

40.1%

High School or Higher

44.1%

Foreign Born

14.9%

Veterans

2.7%

Married

31.3%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Chapel Hill, NC has a population of 59,889 with a median age of 25.8. The racial makeup is 66.7% White, 7.4% Hispanic, 10.9% Black, 13.2% Asian. About 40.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 14.9%.