Durham Population

2011–2026

6,248

2026 projection

0.1% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Durham. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20266,248+460.74%
20256,202+910.74%
20236,111-2263.57%
20226,337+3485.81%
20215,989-2664.25%
20206,255+2684.48%
20195,987+1242.11%
20185,863+440.76%
20175,819+1592.81%
20165,660+230.41%

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Durham Demographics

50.8median age

Median age

Female51.1 yrs
Male50.6 yrs

Adults

4,371
1,461 seniors · 33%2,910 other adults

Sex

Female 48.1% · 2,567Male 51.9% · 2,773

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 53 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Durham Income

$95,417median household income

Median household income

$95,417

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$60,694

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

10.2%

About 1 in 10 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Durham Marital Status

64% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married64%62%65%
Never married28%31%24%
Divorced6%5%7%
Widowed3%2%4%
Separated<1%0%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201