Population 7,435 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Timberlake
Household size in Timberlake
| Period | Timberlake | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.40 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.44 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.43 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.40 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Timberlake has 2.51 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Locally, though, the typical household here is bigger than in the Chapel Hill area as a whole, where it has 2.40 people.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Timberlake
| Period | Timberlake | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.6 | 36.9 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.9 | 37.7 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.4 | 39.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.0 | 39.9 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.6 | +2.9 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
Timberlake is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 38.0, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has dropped from 41.6 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Timberlake
| Period | Timberlake | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 12.0% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 12.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 11.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.3% | 10.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Timberlake than nationally: 13.3%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 3.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Timberlake
Renters in Timberlake
| Period | Timberlake | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 38.7% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 39.8% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 39.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 37.8% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Timberlake is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 33.5% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Timberlake
| Period | Timberlake | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 11.2% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 9.6% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 9.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 9.2% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Timberlake than nationally: 7.7%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the Chapel Hill area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.1 points, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Timberlake
| Period | Timberlake | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1983 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 1984 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1986 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1991 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Timberlake is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1997, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1991 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Timberlake
| Period | Timberlake | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $690 | $889 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $667 | $951 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $823 | $1,102 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $917 | $1,501 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$227 | +$612 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in Timberlake pays $917 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $227 a month from 2006–10, a 33% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 44.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Timberlake
Bachelor's degrees in Timberlake
| Period | Timberlake | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 43.7% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 45.7% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.3% | 48.5% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.0% | 53.9% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +10.2 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Timberlake: 23.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.5 points, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Timberlake
| Period | Timberlake | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.8% | 86.9% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.1% | 88.4% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.4% | 89.4% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.5% | 91.5% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Timberlake: 94.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 10.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Timberlake has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five North Carolina cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Timberlake
| Period | Timberlake | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 7.8% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 8.6% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 4.5% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −3.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Timberlake than nationally: unemployment was 4.0%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.5 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Timberlake compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberlake | 2.51 | 38.0 | 13.3% | 15.5% | 7.7% | 1997 | $917 | 23.0% | 94.5% | 4.0% |
| Rougemont | 2.47 | 45.4 | 9.4% | 9.5% | 8.9% | 1993 | $1,058 | 28.3% | 92.9% | 3.2% |
| Moriah | 2.46 | 41.0 | 16.7% | 16.9% | 11.8% | 1997 | $948 | 18.2% | 93.7% | 2.8% |
| Brooksdale | 2.28 | 44.4 | 14.6% | 21.8% | 5.7% | 1987 | $802 | 12.5% | 95.9% | 6.0% |
| Hurdle Mills | 2.59 | 47.5 | 9.3% | 7.9% | 13.4% | 1987 | $1,172 | 28.5% | 90.8% | 2.2% |
| Gordonton | 2.90 | 44.6 | 9.5% | 9.5% | 24.2% | 1977 | $1,021 | 18.9% | 83.7% | 0.0% |
| Bahama | 2.33 | 51.5 | 6.7% | 8.4% | 4.2% | 1986 | $1,618 | 47.3% | 91.4% | 0.1% |
| Denny Store | 2.84 | 35.3 | 12.2% | 32.5% | 8.2% | 1978 | $753 | 6.1% | 92.8% | 8.8% |
| Berea | 2.71 | 31.8 | 19.2% | 15.1% | 11.2% | 1987 | $987 | 12.5% | 87.4% | 4.2% |
| Culbreth | 2.28 | 45.6 | 1.4% | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1997 | $1,051 | 21.7% | 90.2% | 5.0% |
| Orange Factory | 2.70 | 47.1 | 4.1% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 1995 | $1,540 | 50.1% | 97.3% | 0.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Timberlake. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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