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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Durham

California · 4,784 residents · 81.687 sq mi
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Durham is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $35,386. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $120,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,784
−8%vs 2000
vs 5,220 in 2000
1990 – 2024
59 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 64 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.7
−8%vs 2000
vs 39.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Durham
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,386
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,306 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$17,016
−35%vs 2000
vs $26,361 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.0%
+2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$120,100
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $188,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$489
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $588 in 2000
US average: $450
73.0%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.9% in 2000
27.0% rent
3.4
−4%vs 2000
vs 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(4,578)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino9%(469)
Asian0.6%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.7%(1,183)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(4,539)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(390)
Asian0.7%(35)
Other4.3%(207)
Diversity Score27.9%(1,334)
28
+23%vs 2000
vs 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.5%
−6.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 35.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.3%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.2%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.9 min
+80%vs 2000
vs 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Durham, California?

Durham, California has about 4,784 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Durham, California?

The typical household in Durham, California earns about $35,386 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Durham, California expensive?

In Durham, California, the median home is worth about $120,100, and the typical rent is about $489 a month.

How educated are people in Durham, California?

About 28.5% of adults age 25 and over in Durham, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Durham, California?

About 9.0% of people in Durham, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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