Durham County, NC Demographics
What is the population of Durham County?
There are 428,502 residents in Durham County, with a median age of 36. Of this, 48.62% are males and 51.38% are females. US-born citizens make up 82.79% of the resident pool in Durham County, while non-US-born citizens account for 7.74%. Additionally, 9.47% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 353,274 people in Durham County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 428,502 | 1.6% |
| Male Population | 208,336 | 2.3% |
| Female Population | 220,166 | 1.1% |
Male Population 48.62%
Female Population 51.38%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 36 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 354,760 | 1.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 33,164 | 2.4% |
| Not Citizen | 40,578 | 4.1% |
Citizen U.S. Born 82.79%
Citizen not U.S. Born 7.74%
Not Citizen 9.47%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 4,625 | 12.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 31,441 | -10.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 17,878 | 5.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 17,543 | -1.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 353,274 | 2.9% |
Moved from Abroad 1.09%
Moved from Same County 7.4%
Moved from Same State 4.21%
Moved from Different State 4.13%
Same House as Last Year 83.17%
What are the employment statistics in Durham County?
White-collar workers make up 87.13% of the working population in Durham County, while blue-collar employees account for 12.87%. There are also 17,622 entrepreneurs in Durham County (7.72% of the workforce); 146,571 workers employed in private companies (64.23%); and 33,562 people working in governmental institutions (14.71%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 198,832 | 4.2% |
| Blue Collar | 29,371 | 1.8% |
White Collar 87.13%
Blue Collar 12.87%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 17,622 | 3.9% |
| Private Companies | 146,571 | 4.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 33,562 | 0.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 30,448 | 6.8% |
Self Employees 7.72%
Private Companies 64.23%
Governmental Workers 14.71%
Not for Profit Companies 13.34%
How many households are there in Durham County?
There are a total of 177,059 households in Durham County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 58.92% of these Durham County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 41.08%. Additionally, 27.75% of households have children and 72.25% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 177,059 | 2.1% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 104,332 | 0.4% |
| Non-Family Households | 72,727 | 4.6% |
Family Households 58.92%
Non-Family Households 41.08%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 49,140 | -1.9% |
| Households without Children | 127,919 | 3.7% |
Households with Children 27.75%
Households without Children 72.25%
What are the median and average incomes in Durham County?
The average annual household income in Durham County is $118,180, while the median household income sits at $83,636 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $94,110, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $112,906. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $45,936 and $58,388, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $118,180 | 10.2% |
| Median Household Income | $83,636 | 7.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | -4 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 370,534 | 2.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Durham County?
There are 191,152 housing units in Durham County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1990. Of the 177,059 occupied housing units in Durham County, 58.06% are owner-occupied, while 41.94% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 71.21% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $338,450. In general, housing costs reach $1,318 per month in Durham County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 191,152 | 2.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1990 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 7,593 | -5.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4,900 | -0.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9,528 | 0.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 13,221 | -2.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 20,123 | 0.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 28,296 | -0.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 34,194 | -3.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 37,839 | 1.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 33,396 | 15.5% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 2,062 | 166.1% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 177,059 | 2.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 102,802 | 2.2% |
| Renter Occupied | $74,257 | 1.9% |
Owner Occupied 58.06%
Renter Occupied 41.94%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 73,206 | 0.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 29,596 | 5.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $338,450 | 11.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $329,950 | 21.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,318 | 8.9% |
With Mortgage 71.21%
Without Mortgage 28.79%
What is the level of education in Durham County?
Approximately 20.55% of the population in Durham County holds a high school degree (that's 71,367 residents), while 18.07% have attained a college certificate (62,739 locals) and 28.16% have a bachelor's degree (97,780 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 13,653 | 0.7% |
| Some High School | 71,367 | 0.8% |
| Some College | 62,739 | 0.2% |
| Associate Degree | 22,609 | 4.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 97,780 | 4.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 79,107 | 4.7% |
No High School 3.93%
Some High School 20.55%
Some College 18.07%
Associate Degree 6.51%
Bachelor's Degree 28.16%
Graduate Degree 22.78%
What is the marital status of Durham County residents?
A total of 133,041 people in Durham County have never been married (which represents 37.03% of the total population), while 170,714 of them are wedded (47.51%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 6,264 (1.74%) and 35,150 (9.78%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 133,041 | 4.1% |
| Married | 170,714 | 1.1% |
| Separated | 6,264 | -10.4% |
| Widowed | 14,137 | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 35,150 | 35,150.0% |
Never Married 37.03%
Married 47.51%
Separated 1.74%
Widowed 3.93%
Divorced 9.78%
What are the most common means of transportation in Durham County?
The top three means of transportation people in Durham County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 167,830 residents commute by car, 4,209 prefer going to work by walking and 3,933 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 167,830 | -1.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 3,933 | -4.8% |
| Railroad | 4 | -93.8% |
| Bicycle | 691 | -8.0% |
| Motorcycle | 265 | -28.8% |
| TaxiCab | 231 | 10.0% |
| Walk | 4,209 | 15.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Durham County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27503 | 6,030 | 1,365 | $81,660.00 | $140,529.00 |
| 27517 | 27,761 | 11,740 | $117,757.00 | $174,708.00 |
| 27560 | 38,567 | 15,459 | $110,458.00 | $129,276.00 |
| 27572 | 6,857 | 2,776 | $94,129.00 | $103,496.00 |
| 27613 | 44,575 | 17,923 | $119,278.00 | $153,507.00 |
| 27701 | 24,380 | 11,180 | $61,475.00 | $94,360.00 |
| 27703 | 60,483 | 24,603 | $82,056.00 | $99,612.00 |
| 27704 | 41,966 | 16,103 | $59,237.00 | $70,938.00 |
| 27705 | 46,880 | 21,055 | $65,935.00 | $102,237.00 |
| 27707 | 50,696 | 21,205 | $69,579.00 | $104,663.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.