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Crime in Carrboro summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Carrboro. Key points include:
There were 444 total crimes in Carrboro in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Carrboro is 2,109.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Carrboro is 180.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Carrboro is 1,929.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Carrboro is -0.45% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Carrboro Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Carrboro / 100k People |
North Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 444 | 2,109.8 | 2,343.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 38 | 180.6 | 375.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 4.8 | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 4 | 19.0 | 50.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 28 | 133.0 | 290.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 406 | 1,929.2 | 1,968.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 60 | 285.1 | 323.9 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 292 | 1,387.5 | 1,390.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 54 | 256.6 | 254.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Carrboro summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Carrboro. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Carrboro is 128 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Carrboro is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Carrboro is $429,674.
The median income in Carrboro is $85,743.
Carrboro's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Carrboro Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Carrboro | North Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 185 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 106 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Carrboro, NC Weather
The average high in Carrboro is 70.7° and the average low is 47.7°.
There are 76.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.8 inches of precipitation each year with 3.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Carrboro |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 70.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 3.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Carrboro Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Carrboro
The current population in Carrboro is 21,204. The population has increased 11.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21,204 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 21,170 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 21,242 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 21,237 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 21,254 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 21,230 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 21,216 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 21,099 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 20,867 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 20,639 | 1.5% |
| 2014 | 20,337 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 20,085 | 1.9% |
| 2012 | 19,702 | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 19,367 | 1.5% |
| 2010 | 19,074 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Carrboro
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Carrboro is:
61.2% White with 12,968 White residents.
12.9% African American with 2,738 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 20 American Indian residents.
7.2% Asian with 1,529 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 108 Other residents.
4.5% Two Or More with 950 Two Or More residents.
13.6% Hispanic with 2,891 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Carrboro | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.2% | 60.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 12.9% | 20.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 7.2% | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.5% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 13.6% | 11.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Carrboro
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Carrboro is 49.8% female with 10,555 female residents.
Carrboro is 50.2% male with 10,649 male residents.
| Gender | Carrboro | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Carrboro for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Carrboro completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Carrboro completed 9-12th grade.
8.0% of adults in Carrboro completed high school / ged.
12.0% of adults in Carrboro completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Carrboro completed associate's degree.
26.0% of adults in Carrboro completed bachelor's degree.
23.0% of adults in Carrboro completed master's degree.
9.0% of adults in Carrboro completed professional degree.
11.0% of adults in Carrboro completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Carrboro | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 8.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 12.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 23.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 9.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 11.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Carrboro, North Carolina
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5.7% of households in Carrboro earn Less than $10,000.
2.7% of households in Carrboro earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.8% of households in Carrboro earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.5% of households in Carrboro earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.0% of households in Carrboro earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.2% of households in Carrboro earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.8% of households in Carrboro earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.4% of households in Carrboro earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.8% of households in Carrboro earn $150,000 to $199,999.
20.1% of households in Carrboro earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Carrboro | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.7% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.7% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.8% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.5% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.0% | 11.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.2% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.8% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.4% | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.8% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 20.1% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
