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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Durham

Connecticut · 2,650 residents · 8.249 sq mi
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Durham is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $53,048. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $183,500. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.9
US median: 33.0
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,650
−4%vs 2000
vs 2,773 in 2000
1990 – 2024
321 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 336 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.9
−8%vs 2000
vs 39.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Durham
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,048
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $66,505 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$19,857
−26%vs 2000
vs $26,972 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.9%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$183,500
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $182,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$575
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $540 in 2000
US average: $450
88.3%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.8% in 2000
11.7% rent
3.5
+26%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(2,704)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1%(28)
Asian0.9%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(143)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(2,623)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(6)
Asian1%(27)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.1%(81)
3
−41%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.9%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 35.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
84.8%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
13.5%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.7 min
+25%vs 2000
vs 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Durham, Connecticut?

Durham, Connecticut has about 2,650 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Durham, Connecticut?

The typical household in Durham, Connecticut earns about $53,048 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Durham, Connecticut expensive?

In Durham, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $183,500, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Durham, Connecticut?

About 30.9% of adults age 25 and over in Durham, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Durham, Connecticut?

About 1.9% of people in Durham, Connecticut 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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