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Durham

California · 5,518 residents · 81.687 sq mi
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Durham is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $64,853. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $462,200. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,518
+6%since 2000
from 5,220 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
68 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 64 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
+11%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Durham
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,853
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,306 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,341
+34%since 2000
from $26,361 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information5%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$462,200
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $188,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$960
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $588 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.3%
−21.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
26.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.1
+101%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(4,664)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(614)
Asian0.6%(34)
Other3.3%(180)
Diversity Score33.7%(1,861)
Diversity Score
34
+49%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 35.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+69%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.2%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.5%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Durham, California?

Durham, California has about 5,518 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Durham, California?

The typical household in Durham, California earns about $64,853 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 $462,200, and the typical rent is about $960 a month.

How educated are people in Durham, California?

About 42.0% 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 5.8% 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 734 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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