Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill: town in Orange County, North Carolina, United States
About
Chapel Hill is a town located in the county of Madison in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 57,233 and a population density of 1,036 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 63,705 inhabitants.
The town was created 233 years ago in 1792.
Quick Facts about Chapel Hill
| Population | 63,705 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Madison County |
| Postal code | 27514–27517 |
| Phone Area Codes | 919 |
| Area | 55.25 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.9429,-82.7088 |
| Altitude | 489 feet / 149, 148 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1793 (233 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 13:52:53 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 1,153 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 10.16% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 85℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Chapel Hill is located at 35°56'34"N 82°42'32"W (35.9428800, -82.7087500).
Chapel Hill map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind 1 to 6 mph.
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Demographics
The population of Chapel Hill increased by 10.16% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57,233 | - | census |
| 2011 | 57,370 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 58,650 | 2.18% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 58,860 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 59,120 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 59,046 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 59,654 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 58,918 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 63,367 | 7.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 64,051 | 1.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 63,705 | -0.54% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Chapel Hill
1North Carolina Botanical Garden
100 Old Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, United States View details
Phone: +19199620522 | Website available
2Old Well
E Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, United States View details
Phone: +19199621630 | Website available
3Southern Community Park
1000 Sumac Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, United States View details
Phone: +19199682787 | Website available
4Cedar Falls Park
501 Weaver Dairy Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, United States View details
Phone: +19199682743 | Website available
5Carolina Basketball Museum
450 Skipper Bowles Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, United States View details
Phone: +19199626000 | Website available
Where to Eat in Chapel Hill
1Town Hall Burger and Beer
58 Chapelton Court #140, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 View details
Phone: +19842343504 | Website available
2Chipotle Mexican Grill
1490 Fordham Blvd Ste 110, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, United States View details
Phone: +19199299324 | Website available
3Starbucks
1800 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, United States View details
Phone: +19199292613 | Website available
Where to Stay in Chapel Hill
1Sheraton Chapel Hill Hotel
One Europa Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, United States View details
Phone: +19199684900 | Website available
2Quality Inn Chapel Hill - University Area
1740 Fordham Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, United States View details
Phone: +19197015137 | Website available
3Residence Inn by Marriott Chapel Hill
101 Erwin Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, United States View details
Phone: +19199334848 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Chapel Hill
1Town of Chapel Hill Public Works
6850 Millhouse Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 View details
Phone: +19199695100 | Website available
2Town of Chapel Hill
405 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 View details
Phone: +19199682743 | Website available
3Chapel Hill Town Council
405 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 View details
Phone: +19199682757 | Website available
4Chapel Hill Town Hall
405 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 View details
Website available
5Chapel Hill Finance Department
405 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 View details
Phone: +19199682712 | Website available
People born in Chapel Hill (80)
People born in Chapel Hill, including painter and actress Laurel Holloman, singer-songwriter, humorist, and actor Loudon Wainwright III, blues and folk musician, singer and songwriter Elizabeth Cotten, .
More notable people
- Floyd Council (American blues guitarist and singer) he was born in 02/09/1911
- William Franklin Strowd (American politician (1832-1911)) he was born in 07/12/1832
- Connie Ray (American actress) she was born in 10/07/1956
- Spencer Chamberlain (American singer) he was born in 04/01/1983
- Lew Schneider (American comedian) he was born in 18/07/1961
- Ned Brower (American musician) he was born in 15/12/1978
- Meredith Hagner (American actress) she was born in 31/05/1987
- Robert Schenkkan (American playwright, screenwriter, and actor) he was born in 19/03/1953
- John Haymes Newton (American actor) he was born in 29/12/1965
- Henry Andres Burgevine (American sailor) he was born in 01/01/1836
- David Rees (cartoonist) he was born in 22/06/1972
- Jack Hogan (American actor) he was born in 25/11/1929
- Thom Brennaman (American sportscaster) he was born in 12/09/1963
- Madeline Taylor (American actress) she was born in 20/05/1996
- Ricardo Lagos Weber (Chilean politician) he was born in 21/02/1962
- Ben Strong (American basketball player) he was born in 10/09/1986
- Brook Steppe (American basketball player) he was born in 07/11/1959
- Laurie Dhue (American television journalist) she was born in 10/02/1969
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Chapel Hill, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198899 | Mars Hill University | Mars Hill (NC) | 28754 |
| 221953 | Tusculum University | Greeneville (TN) | 37743 |
| 199111 | University of North Carolina at Asheville | Asheville (NC) | 28804-8510 |
| 455178 | Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts | Asheville (NC) | 28801 |
| 455910 | Center for Massage | Asheville (NC) | 28801 |
Closest post offices linked to Chapel Hill.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Spring Post Office | Hot Springs (NC) | 28743 |
| Marshall Post Office | Marshall (NC) | 28753 |
| Flag Pond Post Office | Flag Pond (TN) | 37657 |
| Mars Hill Post Office | Mars Hill (NC) | 28754 |
| Alexander Post Office | Alexander (NC) | 28701 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Chapel Hill, Tennessee human settlement in Marshall County, Tennessee, United States of America with a population of 1,571 people.
Other cities in Madison County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Madison County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill | 1,881 | Town in Madison County, North Carolina, United States |
| Marshall | 916 | Town in the U. |
| Walnut Creek | 864 | Village in North Carolina, USA |
| Hot Springs | 574 | City in Madison County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Chapel Hill distances to largest North Carolina cities