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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Durham

Connecticut · 2,773 residents · 8.249 sq mi
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Durham is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $66,505. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $182,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,773
+5%since 1990
from 2,650 in 1990
1990 – 2024
336 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 321 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.9
+8%since 1990
from 36.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Durham
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$66,505
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,048 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,972
+36%since 1990
from $19,857 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.0%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$182,700
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $183,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$540
−29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $575 in 1990
US average: $602
88.8%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 88.3% in 1990
11.3% rent
2.7
−21%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(2,623)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(6)
Asian1%(27)
Diversity Score3.1%(81)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(2,704)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1%(28)
Asian0.9%(24)
Diversity Score5.2%(143)
5
+68%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.8%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 30.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.1%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 84.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
15.2%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.8 min
−20%since 1990
from 19.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Durham, Connecticut?

Durham, Connecticut has about 2,773 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Durham, Connecticut?

The typical household in Durham, Connecticut earns about $66,505 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 $182,700, and the typical rent is about $540 a month.

How educated are people in Durham, Connecticut?

About 35.8% 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 3.0% of people in Durham, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Durham, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Durham, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 123 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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