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Durham

Oregon · 1,944 residents · 0.41 sq mi
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Durham is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,054. Population has grown 41% since 2000. 55% 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 $588,600. Households here earn about 37% more than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,944
+41%since 2000
from 1,382 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,741 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 3,371 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
+10%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6301K1K2K2K1990201020202024Durham
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,054
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,806 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,461
+80%since 2000
from $29,099 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.0%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$588,600
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $249,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,400
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $708 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
36.6%
−20.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.2% in 2000
63.4% rent
Afford Score
6.5
+36%since 2000
from 4.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(1,188)
Black1.9%(36)
Hispanic / Latino22.1%(429)
Asian4.1%(80)
Other8.3%(161)
Diversity Score68.2%(1,326)
Diversity Score
68
+179%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.4%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 39.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+114%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.8%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
11.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Durham, Oregon?

Durham, Oregon has about 1,944 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Durham, Oregon?

The typical household in Durham, Oregon earns about $90,054 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 $588,600, and the typical rent is about $1,400 a month.

How educated are people in Durham, Oregon?

About 55.4% 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 13.5% 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 1,183 residents, a change of about 155 percent over that period.

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