Carrboro Population 2026
Carrboro has a population of 21,156, making it the #2243 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in North Carolina. It is about 416× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,156
Rank in United States
#2243
Coordinates
35.91°N, 79.08°W
~141 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
378 km
235 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Carolina
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 911,311 | #15 |
| Raleigh | 482,295 | #39 |
| Greensboro | 285,342 | #71 |
| Durham | 257,636 | #83 |
| Winston-Salem | 241,218 | #90 |
| Fayetteville | 201,963 | #119 |
| Cary | 159,769 | #166 |
| Wilmington | 115,933 | #255 |
Cities near Carrboro
- Chapel Hill59,568 people · ~2 km away
- Durham257,636 people · ~18 km away
- Apex45,585 people · ~28 km away
- Cary159,769 people · ~30 km away
- Holly Springs31,377 people · ~36 km away
- Burlington52,472 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Carrboro?
Carrboro has a population of 21,156 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2243 biggest city in United States.
What state is Carrboro in?
Carrboro is located in North Carolina, United States.
Is Carrboro the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 378 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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