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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Durham

California · 5,220 residents · 81.687 sq mi
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Durham is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,306. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $188,600. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,220
+9%since 1990
from 4,784 in 1990
1990 – 2024
64 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 59 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.0
+9%since 1990
from 35.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Durham
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,306
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,386 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,361
+55%since 1990
from $17,016 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.1%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$188,600
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $120,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$588
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $489 in 1990
US average: $602
72.9%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 73.0% in 1990
27.1% rent
3.5
+4%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(4,539)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(390)
Asian0.7%(35)
Diversity Score27.9%(1,334)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(4,578)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino9%(469)
Asian0.6%(32)
Diversity Score22.7%(1,183)
23
−19%since 1990
from 28 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.2%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 28.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.1%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 87.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.5%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.6 min
−44%since 1990
from 20.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Durham, California?

Durham, California has about 5,220 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Durham, California?

The typical household in Durham, California earns about $53,306 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 $188,600, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Durham, California?

About 35.2% 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 6.1% of people in Durham, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Durham, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Durham, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 436 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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