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
| White | 89.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
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 & Management | 33.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 21.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.7% |
| Public Administration | 3.0% |
| Retail Trade | 2.8% |
| Construction | 2.2% |
| Information | 2.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.7% |
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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.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.