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Durham County

North Carolina · 324,833 residents · 287.547 sq mi
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Durham County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,812. Population has grown 45% since 2000. 49% 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 $241,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
324,833
+45%since 2000
from 223,314 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,130 / sq mi
+45%since 2000
from 777 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
+9%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
167K212K257K302K347K1990201020202024Durham County
2024332K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,812
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,337 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,759
+59%since 2000
from $23,156 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$241,800
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,103
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $658 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
47.8% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+30%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.1%(107,371)
Black39.2%(87,516)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(17,039)
Asian3.3%(7,311)
Other0%
Diversity Score74.2%(165,712)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.2%(133,768)
Black33.6%(109,225)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(50,104)
Asian5.1%(16,707)
Other3.7%(12,135)
Diversity Score85.5%(277,697)
Segregation Score39.1%(127,114)
Diversity Score
85
+15%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
39
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 40.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+75%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.5%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
14.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.8%
−71.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Durham County, North Carolina?

Durham County, North Carolina has about 324,833 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Durham County, North Carolina?

The typical household in Durham County, North Carolina earns about $62,812 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Durham County, North Carolina expensive?

In Durham County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $241,800, and the typical rent is about $1,103 a month.

How educated are people in Durham County, North Carolina?

About 49.5% of adults age 25 and over in Durham County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Durham County, North Carolina?

About 13.5% of people in Durham County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Durham County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Durham County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 142,998 residents, a change of about 79 percent over that period.

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