Durham County, North Carolina

Total Population: 329,405

County Seat: Durham

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Median Home Value

$351,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$79,501

Across all households

Median Age

35.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

53.5%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)41.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)32.8%
Hispanic or Latino15.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)5.1%
Two or More Races4.2%
Other Race0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

20.1%

65 Years and Over

14.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

52.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

89.4%

No Health Insurance

11.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

53.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

11.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$79,501

Mean Household Income

$109,585

Per Capita Income

$46,931

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

80.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

9.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$351,700

Median Rent

$1,415/mo

Total Housing Units

149,150

Owner-Occupied

55.0%

Renter-Occupied

45.0%

Vacancy Rate

7.1%

Married Couple Households

38.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

34.1%

Average Household Size

2.28

Broadband Internet Access

92.8%

Housing Built Since 2010

22.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37063.