Durham Metro
Durham has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,497. Population has grown 24% since 1990. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $132,221.
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How many people live in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC?
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC has about 426,493 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC?
The typical household in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC earns about $42,497 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Durham-Chapel Hill, NC expensive?
In Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, the median home is worth about $132,221, and the typical rent is about $639 a month.
How educated are people in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC?
About 39.3% of adults age 25 and over in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC?
About 13.0% of people in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC live below the federal poverty line.
Has Durham-Chapel Hill, NC grown since 1990?
Yes, Durham-Chapel Hill, NC has grown since 1990. The population has added about 81,868 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024