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Durham, New Hampshire Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Durham, New Hampshire is 10,577 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 14th-largest city in New Hampshire. The median household income is $109,934, the median home value is $451,000, and the median age is 20.0.

10,577

Population

3497

People / sq mi

$109,934

Median Income

$451,000

Median Home Value

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Durham covers 3.0 sq mi of land at 3497 people per square mile.

About Durham, NH

Durham skews on age — the median resident is 20.0, younger than the national median. Durham is a city in New Hampshire with a population of 10,577. It ranks #14 among cities in New Hampshire by population.

Households take in a median $109,934, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. Hardship is rare relative to US cities: a poverty rate of just 0.0%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $451,000, with typical rent around $1,338.

The population is unusually well-credentialed for US cities — 76.9% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is above the national 14.0% at 14.8%, and the average commute runs about 17 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White89.2%
Black or African American0.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$109,934

Median Household Income

$22,775

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$451,000

Median Home Value

$1,338

Median Rent

54.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

97.9%

High School+

76.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

3.6%

Drive Alone

42.0%

Public Transit

14.8%

Work From Home

16.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

61.4%

Foreign Born

92.5%

Non-English at Home

2.0%

Veterans

6.7%

With Disability

98.6%

Health Insurance

97.7%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management33.6%
Education, Health Care & Social Services21.6%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate9.3%
Manufacturing3.9%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.7%
Public Administration3.0%
Retail Trade2.8%
Construction2.2%
Information2.2%
Transportation & Warehousing1.6%
Agriculture & Mining0.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Durham, New Hampshire has a population of 10,577 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 14th-largest city in New Hampshire.

The median household income in Durham, New Hampshire is $109,934, with 0.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Durham, New Hampshire is $451,000, with median monthly rent at $1,338 and a homeownership rate of 54.9%.

The median age in Durham, New Hampshire is 20.0 years. The population is 43.5% male and 56.5% female.


Durham Cdp, NH Climate

Durham Cdp, NH has an average annual temperature of 8.3°C (47°F) and receives about 1080 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

8.3°C

Avg Temp

1080

Precip (mm/yr)

Jul

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Durham Cdp, NH — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January-5° / 23°82 mm
February-3° / 26°75 mm
March1° / 35°87 mm
April7° / 45°101 mm
May13° / 56°90 mm
June18° / 65°86 mm
July21° / 70°83 mm
August20° / 68°85 mm
September16° / 60°86 mm
October10° / 49°102 mm
November4° / 40°112 mm
December-2° / 28°91 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Durham Cdp, NH

The most comfortable months to visit Durham Cdp, NH are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 28°C high). The coldest is January (near -11°C low). November is usually the wettest month.

JulyAugustJune

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.