Durham County, North Carolina Population 2022
Durham County, North Carolina's estimated population is 335,015 with a growth rate of 1.36% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Durham County, North Carolina is the 7th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 Population was 271,357 and has seen a growth of 23.46% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 335,015 | 4,509 | 1.36% |
| 2021 | 330,506 | 4,509 | 1.38% |
| 2020 | 325,997 | 4,509 | 1.40% |
| 2019 | 321,488 | 4,509 | 1.42% |
| 2018 | 316,979 | 4,826 | 1.55% |
| 2017 | 312,153 | 4,327 | 1.41% |
| 2016 | 307,826 | 7,033 | 2.34% |
| 2015 | 300,793 | 5,656 | 1.92% |
| 2014 | 295,137 | 6,414 | 2.22% |
| 2013 | 288,723 | 6,064 | 2.15% |
| 2012 | 282,659 | 6,096 | 2.20% |
| 2011 | 276,563 | 5,206 | 1.92% |
| 2010 | 271,357 | 89,522 | 49.23% |
| 1990 | 181,835 | 29,050 | 19.01% |
| 1980 | 152,785 | 20,104 | 15.15% |
| 1970 | 132,681 | 20,686 | 18.47% |
| 1960 | 111,995 | 10,356 | 10.19% |
| 1950 | 101,639 | 21,395 | 26.66% |
| 1940 | 80,244 | 13,048 | 19.42% |
| 1930 | 67,196 | 24,977 | 59.16% |
| 1920 | 42,219 | 6,943 | 19.68% |
| 1910 | 35,276 | 9,043 | 34.47% |
| 1900 | 26,233 | 8,192 | 45.41% |
| 1890 | 18,041 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 161,919 | 51.92% |
| Black or African American | 113,682 | 36.45% |
| Asian | 15,279 | 4.90% |
| Some Other Race | 10,519 | 3.37% |
| Two or More Races | 9,541 | 3.06% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 779 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 129 | 0.04% |
Durham County, North Carolina Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 125,953 | 2.36 | 54.4 |
| Non Family | 53,171 | 1.3 | 39.5 |
| Married | 49,339 | 3.04 | 77.5 |
| Female | 18,121 | 3.3 | 39.8 |
| Male | 5,322 | 3.41 | 37.1 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11,867 | 5.54% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 13,080 | 6.10% |
| High School Graduate | 37,969 | 17.72% |
| Some College | 33,525 | 15.64% |
| Associates Degree | 14,520 | 6.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 54,265 | 25.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 49,067 | 22.90% |
Durham County, North Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 103,088 | 99,417 | 64,731 |
| Black | 75,455 | 66,212 | 25,573 |
| Hispanic | 21,258 | 10,546 | 3,015 |
| Asian | 10,746 | 9,734 | 7,929 |
| Other Race | 5,942 | 3,144 | 860 |
| 2+ Races | 3,773 | 3,335 | 1,981 |
| Native American | 648 | 565 | 180 |
| Islander | 57 | 57 | 39 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 73.79%.
$41,178
Average Earnings
$42,710
Average Male
$39,671
Average Female
Durham County, North Carolina Language by Age
Durham County, North Carolina Language
81.39% of Durham County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 18.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.80% of the population.
Durham County, North Carolina Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 107,764 | 20,779 | 19.28% |
| Hispanic | 40,732 | 11,353 | 27.87% |
| White | 127,487 | 9,411 | 7.38% |
| Asian | 14,143 | 2,424 | 17.14% |
| Other | 2,327 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 8,964 | 1,885 | 21.03% |
| Native | 687 | 108 | 15.72% |
| Islander | 98 | 17 | 17.35% |
15.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.76%
Male Poverty Rate
15.55%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Durham County, North Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Durham County, North Carolina is Hispanic, with 27.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Durham County, North Carolina is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.46%.
Durham County, North Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
41.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.6%
Male Marriage Rate
39.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Durham County, North Carolina Married by Age and Sex
Durham County, North Carolina Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Durham County, North Carolina Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,213 | 6.29% |
| Black | 5,949 | 6.72% |
| Hispanic | 461 | 1.80% |
| 2+ Races | 315 | 6.06% |
| Other Race | 102 | 1.42% |
| Native American | 53 | 7.11% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.19% |
| Islander | 5 | 6.10% |
Durham County, North Carolina Veterans by Education
6.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
67.9%
Labor Force Participation
64.7%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
47.74%
Born in Durham County, North Carolina
85.85%
Native Born
14.15%
Foreign Born
9.38%
Non Citizen
4.77%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
85.85% of Durham County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 47.74% having been born in North Carolina. 9.38% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990