Durham, North Carolina

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
284,094
Population
$74,710
Median Income
$316,600
Home Value
34.7
Median Age

Demographics

Durham has a population of 284,094 with a median age of 34.7. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
45.7%
Black
36.1%
Hispanic
13.3%
Asian
5.7%
Demographic Value
Total Population284,094
Median Age34.7
White45.7%
Black or African American36.1%
Asian5.7%
Hispanic or Latino13.3%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Durham is $74,710, which is 0.6% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $44,012. The poverty rate is 12.6%.

$74,710
Median Household Income
$44,012
Per Capita Income
12.6%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Durham is 4.3%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Durham, 91.3% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25.7% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
91.3%
Bachelor's+
53.8%
Graduate+
25.7%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher91.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher53.8%
Graduate or Professional Degree25.7%

Housing

The median home value in Durham is $316,600, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,296. The homeownership rate is 52.0%.

$316,600
Median Home Value
$1,296/mo
Median Rent
52.0%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$316,600
Median Monthly Rent$1,296
Homeownership Rate52.0%
Vacancy Rate6.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Durham, North Carolina?
The population of Durham, North Carolina is 284,094 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Durham, North Carolina?
The median household income in Durham, North Carolina is $74,710. This is 0.6% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Durham, North Carolina?
The median home value in Durham, North Carolina is $316,600. The median monthly rent is $1,296.
What percentage of people in Durham have a college degree?
In Durham, North Carolina, 53.8% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 91.3% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Durham, North Carolina an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Durham, North Carolina is 4.2x (median home value $316,600 vs. median income $74,710), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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