Durham County Summary

Life in Durham County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Durham County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Durham County:

  • The population in Durham County is 325,101.

  • The median home value in Durham County is $397,026.

  • The median income in Durham County is $74,927.

  • The median rent in Durham County is $1,301.

  • The unemployment rate in Durham County is 4.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Durham County is 12.3%.

  • The average high in Durham County is 76.1° and there are 110.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Durham County

List Of Cities & Towns in Durham County

Raleigh, NC Population 465,517

Durham, NC Population 284,094

Chapel Hill, NC Population 58,919

Morrisville, NC Population 29,756

Gorman, NC Population 1,473

Rougemont, NC Population 1,125

Map Of Durham County

Durham County, NC Weather

  • The average high in Durham County is 76.1°.

  • There are 88.42 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 110.9 inches of rain each year with 2.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:19 hours of sun each day in Durham County.

StatDurham County
Mean High76.1
Nice Days88.42
Rainfall110.9
Snowfall2.4
Sunny_hours5:19
76.1°
Average High
110.9
Inches of Rain

Durham County Photos

Franklin Street Chapel Hill Nc
Source: Wikipedia User Caroline Culler (User:Wgr | GFDL
Back Of Franklin St
Source: Public Domain
Chapel Hill Firetruck
Source: Wikipedia User Ivy Dawned | CC BY-SA 2.0
Varsity Theatre Franklin Street Chapel Hill Nc
Source: Wikipedia User Caroline Culler (User:Wgr | CC BY-SA 3.0
Durham Montage
Source: Public Domain
Carolina Theatre At Night
Source: Wikipedia User Caroline Culler (User:Wgr | CC BY-SA 3.0

Durham County Demographics

Population over time in Durham County

The current population in Durham County is 325,101. The population has increased 2.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 320,146 0.8%
2021 317,665 1.9%
2020 311,848 -

Gender in Durham County

  • Durham County is 51.9% female with 168,870 female residents.

  • Durham County is 48.1% male with 156,231 male residents.

Female
51.9% (168,870)
Male
48.1% (156,231)
Gender Durham County NC USA
Female 51.9% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 48.1% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Durham County

Durham County is:

  • 42.6% White with 138,617 White residents.

  • 34.0% African American with 110,492 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 717 American Indian residents.

  • 5.2% Asian with 16,934 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 142 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 1,175 Other residents.

  • 3.8% Two Or More with 12,217 Two Or More residents.

  • 13.8% Hispanic with 44,807 Hispanic residents.

White
42.6% (138,617)
African American
34.0% (110,492)
American Indian
0.2% (717)
Asian
5.2% (16,934)
Hawaiian
0.0% (142)
Other
0.4% (1,175)
Two Or More
3.8% (12,217)
Hispanic
13.8% (44,807)

Table: Durham County By Race

Race Durham County NC USA
White 42.6% 61.7% 58.9%
African American 34.0% 20.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 5.2% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.8% 3.3% 3.5%
Hispanic 13.8% 10.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Durham County, North Carolina

  • 4.5% of households in Durham County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.6% of households in Durham County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.7% of households in Durham County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.7% of households in Durham County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.4% of households in Durham County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.2% of households in Durham County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Durham County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.6% of households in Durham County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.5% of households in Durham County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 10.9% of households in Durham County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.5% (14,691)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.6% (8,495)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.7% (21,720)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.7% (24,900)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.4% (37,012)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.2% (55,853)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.9% (42,061)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.6% (57,070)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.5% (27,739)
$200,000 or more
10.9% (35,555)
Income Durham County NC USA
Less than $10,000 4.5% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.6% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.7% 8.1% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.7% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.4% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.2% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.9% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.6% 15.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.5% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 10.9% 8.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Durham County for adults over 25

  • 7.0% of adults in Durham County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Durham County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 17.0% of adults in Durham County completed high school / ged.

  • 14.0% of adults in Durham County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Durham County completed associate's degree.

  • 27.0% of adults in Durham County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Durham County completed master's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Durham County completed professional degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Durham County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (22,757)
9-12th Grade
4% (13,004)
High School / GED
17% (55,267)
Some College
14% (45,514)
Associate's Degree
7% (22,757)
Bachelor's Degree
27% (87,777)
Master's Degree
15% (48,765)
Professional Degree
4% (13,004)
Doctorate Degree
5% (16,255)
Education Durham County NC USA
< 9th Grade 6% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 7% 6%
High School / GED 17% 25% 26%
Some College 14% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 27% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 15% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 4% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 5% 1% 2%

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