Durham County's estimated 2026 population is 356,408 with a growth rate of 1.83% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Durham County is the 5th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 271,366 and has seen a growth of 31.34% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Durham County includes 45.53% White, 33.06% Black or African American, 7.11% other race, 5.15% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (45.53%)
Black or African American (33.06%)
Two or more races (8.6%)
Other race (7.11%)
Asian (5.15%)
Native American (0.51%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 149,981 | 45.53% |
| Black or African American | 108,885 | 33.06% |
| Two or more races | 28,332 | 8.6% |
| Other race | 23,406 | 7.11% |
| Asian | 16,950 | 5.15% |
| Native American | 1,687 | 0.51% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 164 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Durham County's average per capita income is $54,529. Household income levels show a median of $79,501. The poverty rate stands at 12.01%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $130,182 | $164,593 |
| Families | $103,036 | $134,080 |
| Households | $79,501 | $109,585 |
| Non Families | $58,692 | $75,480 |
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