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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Durham

New Hampshire · 9,024 residents · 3.025 sq mi
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Durham has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,040. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $174,900. At a median age of 20.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 39% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 20.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,024
−2%since 1990
from 9,236 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,983 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 3,053 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
20.8
+1%since 1990
from 20.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K9K10K11K12K1990201020202024Durham
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,040
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,432 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,088
+41%since 1990
from $8,568 in 1990
US average: $21,522
39.9%
+10.4 ptssince 1990
from 29.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$174,900
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $165,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$523
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $463 in 1990
US average: $602
41.9%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 41.8% in 1990
58.1% rent
5.8
−3%since 1990
from 6.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(8,950)
Black0.5%(49)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(76)
Asian2.4%(223)
Diversity Score9.4%(872)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(8,339)
Black0.7%(67)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(118)
Asian3.9%(354)
Diversity Score14.5%(1,308)
14
+53%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

73.3%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 67.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.7%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 97.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
41.8%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 39.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.0 min
−23%since 1990
from 14.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Durham, New Hampshire?

Durham, New Hampshire has about 9,024 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Durham, New Hampshire?

The typical household in Durham, New Hampshire earns about $30,040 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Durham, New Hampshire expensive?

In Durham, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $174,900, and the typical rent is about $523 a month.

How educated are people in Durham, New Hampshire?

About 73.3% of adults age 25 and over in Durham, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Durham, New Hampshire?

About 39.9% of people in Durham, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Durham, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Durham, New Hampshire has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 212 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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