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Population Review

Durham city, NC — Population & Demographics

Durham city, NC has a population of 288,465. The median household income is $79,234 and the median age is 34.8.

288,465

Population

$79,234

Median Income

$355,300

Median Home Value

34.8

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White43.9%
Black or African American34.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$79,234

Median Household Income

$47,246

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$355,300

Median Home Value

$1,412

Median Rent

51.8%

Owner-Occupied

Education

91.4%

High School+

55.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.2%

Drive Alone

20.6%

Work From Home

22.7 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Durham city, NC has a population of 288,465 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Durham city, NC is $79,234, with 8.1% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Durham city, NC is $355,300, with median rent at $1,412.

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