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Population and households in University of NC at Chapel Hill
Household size in University of NC at Chapel Hill
| Period | University of NC at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.98 | 2.40 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.90 | 2.44 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.43 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.27 | 2.40 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.29 | +0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
University of NC at Chapel Hill is a place of small households, averaging 2.27 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 1.98, even as the national average fell.
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 University of NC at Chapel Hill
| Period | University of NC at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.5 | 36.9 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 19.5 | 37.7 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 19.8 | 39.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 19.7 | 39.9 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.2 | +2.9 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
University of NC at Chapel Hill is young: half of its residents are under 19.7, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults in their twenties.
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 University of NC at Chapel Hill
| Period | University of NC at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 12.0% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 12.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 11.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 10.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.7% of households in University of NC at Chapel Hill, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 5.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 University of NC at Chapel Hill
Renters in University of NC at Chapel Hill
| Period | University of NC at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.1% | 38.7% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 99.1% | 39.8% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 92.9% | 39.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 95.9% | 37.8% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.9 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in University of NC at Chapel Hill rent: 95.9% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 42.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 University of NC at Chapel Hill
| Period | University of NC at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 11.2% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 9.6% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 35.0% | 9.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +20.3 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 29.1% of the housing in University of NC at Chapel Hill, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 20.3 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 University of NC at Chapel Hill
| Period | University of NC at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1983 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1984 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1986 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1991 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
University of NC at Chapel Hill has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1993, versus 1980 nationally. The Chapel Hill area as a whole looks much the same. The median year built has moved up from 1985 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 University of NC at Chapel Hill
| Period | University of NC at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $720 | $889 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $872 | $951 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,111 | $1,102 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,414 | $1,501 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$694 | +$612 | +$528 | +$606 |
Rent in University of NC at Chapel Hill runs $1,414 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $694 a month since 2006–10, up 96%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 48.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 University of NC at Chapel Hill
Bachelor's degrees in University of NC at Chapel Hill
| Period | University of NC at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.0% | 43.7% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 80.0% | 45.7% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 63.7% | 48.5% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 85.7% | 53.9% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +10.2 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
University of NC at Chapel Hill is highly educated: nearly nine in ten adults 25 and older (85.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is little changed from 2006–10, while the national share rose.
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 University of NC at Chapel Hill
| Period | University of NC at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 100.0% | 86.9% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.8% | 88.4% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 99.2% | 89.4% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 100.0% | 91.5% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | ±0.0 pts | +4.7 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in University of NC at Chapel Hill: 100.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national rate rose.
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 University of NC at Chapel Hill
| Period | University of NC at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 7.8% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 8.6% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 4.5% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 4.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.6 pts | −3.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in University of NC at Chapel Hill runs below the national rate: 3.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.6 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).
University of NC at Chapel Hill compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of NC at Chapel Hill | 2.27 | 19.7 | 3.7% | 95.9% | 29.1% | 1993 | $1,414 | 85.7% | 100.0% | 3.9% |
| Downtown Chapel Hill | 2.49 | 20.9 | 3.2% | 73.8% | 13.1% | 2010 | $1,632 | 61.3% | 95.5% | 14.7% |
| North Garrett Road | 2.23 | 39.5 | 7.3% | 55.4% | 9.2% | 1998 | $1,836 | 77.8% | 99.1% | 1.7% |
| Old West Durham | 1.86 | 28.5 | 10.7% | 85.5% | 24.9% | 1983 | $1,499 | 66.3% | 88.2% | 4.7% |
| Downtown Durham | 1.74 | 33.4 | 11.6% | 79.3% | 13.3% | 2002 | $1,434 | 58.7% | 88.4% | 4.5% |
| Trinity Park | 2.10 | 34.8 | 13.5% | 54.7% | 5.9% | 1952 | $1,385 | 72.9% | 97.0% | 1.4% |
| East Durham | 2.42 | 37.9 | 18.9% | 57.0% | 21.7% | 1964 | $1,120 | 23.0% | 74.7% | 8.7% |
| Northeast Durham | 2.84 | 40.7 | 17.6% | 29.8% | 7.7% | 1988 | $1,470 | 32.6% | 75.1% | 10.8% |
| Northwest Raleigh | 2.15 | 38.3 | 7.3% | 47.7% | 9.6% | 1998 | $1,765 | 65.0% | 96.8% | 2.4% |
| West | 2.09 | 29.6 | 8.5% | 73.1% | 13.9% | 1994 | $1,519 | 58.8% | 92.7% | 5.5% |
| Glenwood | 2.42 | 41.7 | 3.6% | 34.6% | 7.8% | 1979 | $2,204 | 83.3% | 98.2% | 3.3% |
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 University of NC at Chapel Hill. 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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