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Durham

New Hampshire · 11,147 residents · 3.025 sq mi
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Durham has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,845. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $373,100. At a median age of 21.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $373,100, the poverty rate sits 94% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 21.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,147
+24%since 2000
from 9,024 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,685 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 2,983 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
21.6
+4%since 2000
from 20.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K10K11K12K1990201020202024Durham
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,845
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,040 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,315
+43%since 2000
from $12,088 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.9%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 39.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$373,100
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $174,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,035
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $523 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 41.9% in 2000
53.5% rent
Afford Score
6.0
+4%since 2000
from 5.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(8,339)
Black0.7%(67)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(118)
Asian3.9%(354)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.5%(1,308)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83%(9,250)
Black1.5%(172)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(569)
Asian5.3%(587)
Other2.9%(318)
Diversity Score34.1%(3,798)
Diversity Score
34
+135%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
80.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 97.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
38.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 41.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+77%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
42.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2011
from 54.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.0%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
Female
54.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−94.9 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Durham, New Hampshire?

Durham, New Hampshire has about 11,147 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Durham, New Hampshire earns about $61,845 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 $373,100, and the typical rent is about $1,035 a month.

How educated are people in Durham, New Hampshire?

About 80.0% 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 24.9% of people in Durham, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Durham, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Durham, New Hampshire has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,911 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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