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Durham

Oregon · 1,904 residents (2025 est.) · 0.41 sq mi
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Durham has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,250. Population has grown 43% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $759,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,983
+43%since 2000
from 1,382 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,837 / sq mi
+43%since 2000
from 3,371 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.5
+24%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,904 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6301K1K2K2K1990201020202024Durham
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,250
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,806 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,345
+76%since 2000
from $29,099 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
+6%since 2010
from 0.454 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$759,600
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $249,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,565
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $708 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.4%
−24.8 ptssince 2000
from 57.2% in 2000
67.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.3
+94%since 2000
from 4.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(1,186)
Black0.8%(11)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(108)
Asian1.7%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.4%(338)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.9%(1,167)
Black2.4%(47)
Hispanic / Latino28.3%(561)
Asian3.3%(66)
Other7.2%(142)
Diversity Score70.9%(1,405)
Diversity Score
71
+190%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 39.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+57%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.6%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.0%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
16.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2012
from 11.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
+15.8 ptssince 2017
from 78.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2016
from 83.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.9%
+15.0 ptssince 2016
from 7.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Durham, Oregon?

Durham, Oregon has about 1,983 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Durham, Oregon?

The typical household in Durham, Oregon earns about $81,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Durham, Oregon expensive?

In Durham, Oregon, the median home is worth about $759,600, and the typical rent is about $1,565 a month.

How educated are people in Durham, Oregon?

About 42.7% of adults age 25 and over in Durham, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Durham, Oregon?

About 13.9% of people in Durham, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Durham, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Durham, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,222 residents, a change of about 161 percent over that period.

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