Carrboro Town, North Carolina
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 16782 people, 7570 households, and 3130 families residing in the town. The population density was 3753.7 people per square mile (1449.31/kmē), it is North Carolina's most densely populated town. There were 8207 housing units at an average density of 1836 per square mile (708.88/kmē). The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 3.01. In the town Age distribution was 19% under the age of 18, 21.4% from 18 to 24, 40.3% from 25 to 44, 14.2% from 45 to 64, and 5.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.4 males. The median age of the town's population was 28.1 years, The median age of males and females living in Carrboro Town was 28 and 28.2 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 72.67% White, 13.54% Black or African American, 0.36% American Indian, 5.15% Asian, 0.01% Native Hawaiian, 2.42% from two or more races and 5.85% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $33527, it is 320th wealthiest town by median household income in North Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $47330, it would be the 189th highest town by median family income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The per capita income for the town was $21429, making its North Carolina's 150th highest town by per capita income. The median income of town was $19021, Males have a median income of $21022 versus $17115 for females.
In 2000, 5992 pupils and students, of which 46.5% are male and 53.5% are female, 35.7% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4.36% nursery or pri school, 2.77% kindergarten, 24.18% elementary school, 12.48% high school and 56.21% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 16782 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 17668 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 17722 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 17969 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 17579 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 17399 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 17304 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 17424 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 17545 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 17841 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 18162 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 126 | 135 | 261 |
| Kindergarten | 105 | 61 | 166 |
| Elementary school | 766 | 683 | 1449 |
| High school | 378 | 370 | 748 |
| College or graduate school | 1411 | 1957 | 3368 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrboro town, North Carolina | $33527 | $47330 | $21429 |
| Orange County, North Carolina | $42372 | $59874 | $24873 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |