Carrboro, North Carolina
Carrboro: town in North Carolina, United States
About
Carrboro is a town located in the county of Orange in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 19,582 and a population density of 1,155 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 21,239 inhabitants.
The town was created 144 years ago in 1881.
Quick Facts about Carrboro
| Population | 21,239 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Orange County |
| Postal code | 27510 |
| Phone Area Codes | 919 |
| Area | 16.96 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.9101,-79.0753 |
| Named for | Julian Carr |
| Altitude | 840 feet / 256, 141 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1882 (144 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 17:16:30 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 1,252 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 7.8% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 89℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Carrboro is located at 35°54'37"N 79°4'31"W (35.9101400, -79.0752900).
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Official website of Carrboro
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Carrboro increased by 7.8% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19,582 | - | census |
| 2011 | 19,874 | 1.47% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 20,300 | 2.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 20,681 | 1.84% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,878 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 21,074 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 21,198 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 21,452 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 21,220 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 21,190 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 21,239 | 0.23% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Carrboro
1Carrboro Town Hall
301 W Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510 View details
Phone: +19199428541 | Website available
2Carrboro Inspections & Zoning
301 W Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510 View details
Phone: +19199187336 | Website available
3Carrboro Town Mayor
301 W Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510 View details
Phone: +19199187310
4Carrboro Town Manager
301 W Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510 View details
Phone: +19199187314 | Website available
5Carrboro Town Clerk
301 W Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510 View details
Phone: +19199187309
People born in Carrboro (1)
American baseball player Whammy Douglas was born in Carrboro
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Carrboro, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199120 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill (NC) | 27599 |
Nearby Transit Stations (17)
Rail and bus stations connected to Carrboro, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DNC | Durham | 400 W. Chapel Hill Street | RAIL |
| CYN | Cary | 211 North Academy Street | RAIL |
| NSF | North Carolina State Fair station | 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd. | RAIL |
| BNC | Burlington | 101 North Main Street | RAIL |
| RGH | Raleigh Union Station | 320 West Cabarrus Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Carrboro.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Carrbor Post Office | Carrboro (NC) | 27510 |
Other cities in Orange County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Orange County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough | 7,226 | Town in and county seat of Orange County, North Carolina, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Carrboro distances to largest North Carolina cities