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284,094
TOTAL POPULATION
134,492
MALE POPULATION
149,602
FEMALE POPULATION
89.90
MALES / 100 FEMALES
111.23
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$44,012
PER CAPITA INCOME
$96,231
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$74,710
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
10.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
89.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,190
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
161,647
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
69.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Durham Zip Codes

Durham Area Codes

Race in Durham

The most populous races in Durham are White / Caucasian (129,694 | 45.7%), Black / African American (102,698 | 36.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (37,786 | 13.3%).
Race in Durham
Race# Population% Population
Asian16,1885.7%
Black / African American102,69836.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific1390.1%
Hispanic or Latino37,78613.3%
Native / Alaskan1,1610.4%
White / Caucasian129,69445.7%
Two or more Races19,9017.0%
Some other Race14,3135.0%
Total284,094100.0%

Ancestry in Durham

The most populous ancestries reported in Durham are English (27,296 | 9.6%), German (23,260 | 8.2%), Irish (19,236 | 6.8%), Mexican (18,435 | 6.5%), and Central American (12,708 | 4.5%), together accounting for 35.5% of all Durham residents.
Ancestry in Durham
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan1050.0%
African2,9941.1%
Alaskan Athabascan20.0%
Albanian200.0%
Alsatian110.0%
American9,7863.4%
Apache30.0%
Arab1,8570.6%
Argentinean2710.1%
Armenian5040.2%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac170.0%
Australian510.0%
Austrian5400.2%
Bahamian650.0%
Bangladeshi710.0%
Barbadian470.0%
Belgian2190.1%
Belizean1850.1%
Bhutanese9750.3%
Blackfeet3590.1%
Bolivian290.0%
Brazilian3460.1%
British2,5270.9%
British West Indian1020.0%
Bulgarian170.0%
Burmese1,4290.5%
Cajun330.0%
Cambodian240.0%
Canadian5330.2%
Celtic1130.0%
Central American12,7084.5%
Central American Indian3580.1%
Cherokee1,0040.4%
Cheyenne130.0%
Chickasaw180.0%
Chilean740.0%
Chinese180.0%
Chippewa480.0%
Choctaw820.0%
Colombian9260.3%
Colville160.0%
Comanche280.0%
Costa Rican3800.1%
Cree130.0%
Creek1670.1%
Croatian2110.1%
Cuban1,1500.4%
Cypriot130.0%
Czech9730.3%
Czechoslovakian1330.1%
Danish7270.3%
Dominican4590.2%
Dutch1,7900.6%
Eastern European1,1630.4%
Ecuadorian2110.1%
Egyptian2060.1%
English27,2969.6%
Estonian670.0%
Ethiopian4030.1%
European4,9521.7%
Filipino4960.2%
Finnish3380.1%
French4,7111.7%
French Canadian9790.3%
German23,2608.2%
German Russian250.0%
Ghanaian8080.3%
Greek1,0760.4%
Guatemalan9000.3%
Guyanese360.0%
Haitian2540.1%
Honduran6,8912.4%
Hungarian7740.3%
Icelander550.0%
Indian (Asian)4,3751.5%
Indonesian3540.1%
Iranian2280.1%
Iraqi220.0%
Irish19,2366.8%
Iroquois520.0%
Israeli1070.0%
Italian10,0403.5%
Jamaican1,2520.4%
Japanese480.0%
Jordanian40.0%
Kenyan4430.2%
Kiowa50.0%
Korean2,2260.8%
Laotian600.0%
Latvian1270.0%
Lebanese3330.1%
Liberian8780.3%
Lithuanian9690.3%
Lumbee4910.2%
Luxembourger30.0%
Macedonian400.0%
Malaysian290.0%
Maltese330.0%
Mexican18,4356.5%
Mexican American Indian2020.1%
Moroccan2500.1%
Native Hawaiian4050.1%
Navajo120.0%
New Zealander910.0%
Nicaraguan2660.1%
Nigerian1,5410.5%
Northern European3180.1%
Norwegian1,5910.6%
Pakistani4310.2%
Palestinian3080.1%
Panamanian190.0%
Pennsylvania German170.0%
Peruvian1630.1%
Polish4,9911.8%
Portuguese5690.2%
Pueblo190.0%
Puerto Rican2,0110.7%
Romanian2420.1%
Russian1,5380.5%
Salvadoran4,2221.5%
Scandinavian4530.2%
Scotch-Irish3,8971.4%
Scottish5,0171.8%
Senegalese1430.1%
Serbian1120.0%
Sierra Leonean1190.0%
Sioux920.0%
Slavic710.0%
Slovak3550.1%
Slovene1170.0%
South African1290.1%
South American1,9250.7%
South American Indian220.0%
Spaniard1010.0%
Spanish1580.1%
Sri Lankan2,0100.7%
Subsaharan African7,7692.7%
Sudanese790.0%
Swedish2,4900.9%
Swiss4870.2%
Syrian1480.1%
Thai5,1491.8%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1590.1%
Turkish1290.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander210.0%
Ugandan380.0%
Ukrainian5990.2%
Uruguayan570.0%
Venezuelan1940.1%
Vietnamese690.0%
Welsh1,5610.5%
West Indian4350.2%
Yugoslavian130.0%
Zimbabwean140.0%
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Immigrants in Durham

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Durham came from Latin America (19,940 | 7.0%), Central America (16,010 | 5.6%), Asia (12,143 | 4.3%), Mexico (7,858 | 2.8%), and Honduras (4,852 | 1.7%), together accounting for 21.4% of all Durham residents.
Immigrants in Durham
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan1740.1%
Africa4,7281.7%
Argentina1870.1%
Armenia110.0%
Asia12,1434.3%
Australia870.0%
Bahamas710.0%
Bangladesh970.0%
Barbados610.0%
Belarus240.0%
Belgium460.0%
Belize260.0%
Bolivia170.0%
Brazil3180.1%
Bulgaria170.0%
Cambodia790.0%
Cameroon470.0%
Canada7300.3%
Caribbean1,9340.7%
Central America16,0105.6%
Chile410.0%
China3,0971.1%
Colombia7290.3%
Costa Rica2220.1%
Cuba5830.2%
Czechoslovakia920.0%
Denmark170.0%
Dominica280.0%
Dominican Republic2050.1%
Eastern Africa9840.4%
Eastern Asia4,3221.5%
Eastern Europe8110.3%
Ecuador2360.1%
Egypt1670.1%
El Salvador2,2680.8%
England6200.2%
Eritrea580.0%
Ethiopia3320.1%
Europe4,2871.5%
France1810.1%
Germany7280.3%
Ghana5410.2%
Greece2900.1%
Guatemala6990.3%
Guyana190.0%
Haiti620.0%
Honduras4,8521.7%
Hong Kong660.0%
Hungary810.0%
India3,2311.1%
Indonesia240.0%
Iran1800.1%
Iraq1700.1%
Ireland1890.1%
Israel1340.1%
Italy2590.1%
Jamaica6260.2%
Japan2850.1%
Jordan950.0%
Kenya2670.1%
Korea9300.3%
Kuwait710.0%
Laos210.0%
Latin America19,9407.0%
Latvia30.0%
Lebanon150.0%
Liberia6760.2%
Lithuania1160.0%
Malaysia60.0%
Mexico7,8582.8%
Micronesia200.0%
Middle Africa990.0%
Morocco2020.1%
Nepal2280.1%
Netherlands1230.0%
Nicaragua800.0%
Nigeria1,0320.4%
Northern Africa5380.2%
Northern Europe1,6560.6%
Oceania3080.1%
Pakistan2040.1%
Panama50.0%
Peru1720.1%
Philippines1,1080.4%
Poland1360.1%
Portugal490.0%
Romania520.0%
Russia1290.1%
Saudi Arabia1120.0%
Scotland260.0%
Senegal1430.1%
Serbia390.0%
Sierra Leone2950.1%
Singapore530.0%
South Africa1780.1%
South America1,9960.7%
South Central Asia4,1831.5%
South Eastern Asia2,7661.0%
Southern Europe6610.2%
Spain630.0%
Sri Lanka580.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines640.0%
Sudan480.0%
Sweden1280.1%
Switzerland480.0%
Syria420.0%
Taiwan2670.1%
Thailand3920.1%
Trinidad and Tobago1250.0%
Turkey640.0%
Uganda770.0%
Ukraine860.0%
Uruguay390.0%
Uzbekistan40.0%
Venezuela2220.1%
Vietnam8990.3%
West Indies240.0%
Western Africa2,7901.0%
Western Asia8720.3%
Western Europe1,1260.4%
Yemen1060.0%
Zaire520.0%
Zimbabwe850.0%
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Sex and Age in Durham

Sex and Age in Durham

The most populous age groups in Durham are 30 to 34 Years (13,243 | 9.9%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (14,178 | 9.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Durham
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8,469 (6.3%)8,870 (5.9%)
5 to 9 Years7,419 (5.5%)7,357 (4.9%)
10 to 14 Years8,227 (6.1%)7,529 (5.0%)
15 to 19 Years9,313 (6.9%)9,665 (6.5%)
20 to 24 Years10,713 (8.0%)11,623 (7.8%)
25 to 29 Years12,837 (9.5%)14,080 (9.4%)
30 to 34 Years13,243 (9.9%)14,178 (9.5%)
35 to 39 Years10,677 (7.9%)11,461 (7.7%)
40 to 44 Years8,612 (6.4%)9,282 (6.2%)
45 to 49 Years8,280 (6.2%)8,738 (5.8%)
50 to 54 Years7,910 (5.9%)8,597 (5.8%)
55 to 59 Years6,927 (5.1%)8,354 (5.6%)
60 to 64 Years6,908 (5.1%)8,630 (5.8%)
65 to 69 Years5,602 (4.2%)7,684 (5.1%)
70 to 74 Years3,815 (2.8%)5,166 (3.5%)
75 to 79 Years2,321 (1.7%)3,652 (2.4%)
80 to 84 Years1,667 (1.2%)2,470 (1.7%)
85 Years and over1,552 (1.1%)2,266 (1.5%)
Total134,492 (100.0%)149,602 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Durham

Median Family Size in Durham

The median family size in Durham is 3.01 persons per family, with single female/mother families (16,154 | 24.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.1 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (5,075 | 7.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.89 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Durham
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple44,179 (67.5%)2.98
Single Male/Father5,075 (7.8%)2.89
Single Female/Mother16,154 (24.7%)3.10
Total Families65,408 (100.0%)3.01

Median Household Size in Durham

The median household size in Durham is 2.27 persons per household, with single male/father households (5,075 | 4.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.37 persons per household. non-family households (54,978 | 45.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Durham
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple44,179 (36.7%)3.01
Single Male/Father5,075 (4.2%)3.37
Single Female/Mother16,154 (13.4%)3.30
Non-family54,978 (45.7%)1.26
Total Households120,386 (100.0%)2.27

Household Size by Marriage Status in Durham

Out of a total of 120,386 households in Durham, 65,408 (54.3%) are family households, while 54,978 (45.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 31,432, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 43,342.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Durham
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-43,342 (36.0%)
2-Person Households31,432 (26.1%)10,080 (8.4%)
3-Person Households15,576 (12.9%)1,144 (0.9%)
4-Person Households11,017 (9.1%)325 (0.3%)
5-Person Households4,861 (4.0%)70 (0.1%)
6-Person Households1,704 (1.4%)17 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households818 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total65,408 (54.3%)54,978 (45.7%)

Female Fertility in Durham

Fertility by Age in Durham

Average fertility rate in Durham is 31.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 37.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 58.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Durham
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years179 (7.1%)19.0
20 to 34 years1,484 (58.7%)37.0
35 to 50 years865 (34.2%)28.0
Total2,528 (100.0%)31.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Durham

72.3% of women with births (2,528) in Durham are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 65.4% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 22.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Durham
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years62 (34.6%)117 (65.4%)
20 to 34 years1,092 (73.6%)392 (26.4%)
35 to 50 years675 (78.0%)190 (22.0%)
Total1,828 (72.3%)700 (27.7%)

Fertility by Education in Durham

Average fertility rate in Durham is 31.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 51.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 14.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree represent 39.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Durham
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School314 (12.4%)33.0
High School Diploma313 (12.4%)31.0
College or Associate's Degree260 (10.3%)14.0
Bachelor's Degree633 (25.0%)28.0
Graduate Degree1,008 (39.9%)51.0
Total2,528 (100.0%)31.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Durham

27.7% of women with births in Durham are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 74.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Durham
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School93 (29.6%)221 (70.4%)
High School Diploma80 (25.6%)233 (74.4%)
College or Associate's Degree141 (54.2%)119 (45.8%)
Bachelor's Degree633 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree882 (87.5%)126 (12.5%)
Total1,828 (72.3%)700 (27.7%)

Income in Durham

Income Overview in Durham

Per Capita Income in Durham is $44,012, while median incomes of families and households are $96,231 and $74,710 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income284,094$44,012
Median Family Income65,408$96,231
Mean Family Income65,408$125,955
Median Household Income120,386$74,710
Mean Household Income120,386$101,765
Income Deficit65,408$11,190
Wage / Income Gap (%)284,09410.94%
Wage / Income Gap ($)284,09489.06¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index284,0940.46

Earnings by Sex in Durham

Average Earnings in Durham are $44,958, $46,990 for men and $41,848 for women, a difference of 10.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Durham
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male81,377 (48.4%)$46,990
Female86,788 (51.6%)$41,848
Total168,165 (100.0%)$44,958

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Durham

The most common earnings brackets in Durham are $100,000+ for men (17,495 | 21.5%) and $100,000+ for women (11,041 | 12.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Durham
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less2,751 (3.4%)5,091 (5.9%)
$2,500 to $4,9992,542 (3.1%)3,065 (3.5%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,967 (2.4%)3,184 (3.7%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,552 (1.9%)2,020 (2.3%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,014 (2.5%)2,971 (3.4%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,787 (2.2%)2,194 (2.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4992,305 (2.8%)2,083 (2.4%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,877 (2.3%)1,447 (1.7%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,925 (2.4%)2,045 (2.4%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,064 (2.5%)2,738 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $29,9994,787 (5.9%)5,016 (5.8%)
$30,000 to $34,9994,645 (5.7%)5,404 (6.2%)
$35,000 to $39,9994,731 (5.8%)4,398 (5.1%)
$40,000 to $44,9993,662 (4.5%)3,864 (4.4%)
$45,000 to $49,9993,869 (4.8%)4,136 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $54,9992,870 (3.5%)4,607 (5.3%)
$55,000 to $64,9996,130 (7.5%)7,368 (8.5%)
$65,000 to $74,9994,003 (4.9%)6,405 (7.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9998,401 (10.3%)7,711 (8.9%)
$100,000+17,495 (21.5%)11,041 (12.7%)
Total81,377 (100.0%)86,788 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Durham

Average earnings in Durham are $55,242 for men and $48,521 for women, a difference of 12.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $87,380, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $31,233. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $68,113, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $22,076.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Durham
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$31,233$22,076
High School Diploma$33,550$26,142
College or Associate's Degree$45,627$36,128
Bachelor's Degree$71,924$54,759
Graduate Degree$87,380$68,113
Total$55,242$48,521

Family Income in Durham

Family Income Brackets in Durham

According to the Durham family income data, there are 12,755 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,243 families (1.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Durham
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,8972.9%
$10,000 to $14,9991,2431.9%
$15,000 to $24,9992,6824.1%
$25,000 to $34,9993,9246.0%
$35,000 to $49,9995,8879.0%
$50,000 to $74,9999,28814.2%
$75,000 to $99,9999,22314.1%
$100,000 to $149,99912,75519.5%
$150,000 to $199,9998,17612.5%
$200,000+10,40015.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Durham

4-person families (10,446 | 16.0%) account for the highest median family income in Durham with $117,591 per family, while 2-person families (33,923 | 51.9%) have the highest median income of $46,339 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Durham
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families33,923 (51.9%)$92,678
3-Person Families14,700 (22.5%)$91,856
4-Person Families10,446 (16.0%)$117,591
5-Person Families4,372 (6.7%)$103,957
6-Person Families1,384 (2.1%)$79,888
7+ Person Families583 (0.9%)$91,339
Total65,408 (100.0%)$96,231

Family Income by Number of Earners in Durham

The median family income in Durham is $96,231, with families comprising 3+ earners (5,355) having the highest median family income of $136,864, while families with no earners (7,069) have the lowest median family income of $56,306, accounting for 8.2% and 10.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Durham
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners7,069 (10.8%)$56,306
1 Earner21,197 (32.4%)$56,595
2 Earners31,787 (48.6%)$122,285
3+ Earners5,355 (8.2%)$136,864
Total65,408 (100.0%)$96,231

Household Income in Durham

Household Income Brackets in Durham

With 20,947 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Durham, accounting for 17.4% of all households. In contrast, only 3,371 households (2.8%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Durham
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0005,6584.7%
$10,000 to $14,9993,3712.8%
$15,000 to $24,9997,9456.6%
$25,000 to $34,9999,1497.6%
$35,000 to $49,99913,60411.3%
$50,000 to $74,99920,70617.2%
$75,000 to $99,99916,01113.3%
$100,000 to $149,99920,94717.4%
$150,000 to $199,99910,1128.4%
$200,000+12,88110.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Durham

The median household income in Durham is $74,710, with the highest median household income of $86,529 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 38,569 households (32.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $36,661, with 6,486 households (5.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Durham
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years6,486 (5.4%)$36,661
25 to 44 Years51,751 (43.0%)$80,516
45 to 64 Years38,569 (32.0%)$86,529
65+ Years23,580 (19.6%)$56,789
Total120,386 (100.0%)$74,710

Poverty in Durham

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Durham

With 11.5% poverty level for males and 13.6% for females among the residents of Durham, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 2,661 males (22.8%) and 3,436 females (27.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Durham
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,479 (17.8%)2,208 (25.2%)
5 Years174 (14.4%)260 (18.2%)
6 to 11 Years1,304 (14.7%)1,547 (17.1%)
12 to 14 Years815 (15.0%)686 (17.7%)
15 Years254 (16.0%)221 (13.0%)
16 and 17 Years455 (15.7%)478 (16.5%)
18 to 24 Years2,661 (22.8%)3,436 (27.2%)
25 to 34 Years2,452 (9.5%)3,903 (13.8%)
35 to 44 Years1,378 (7.2%)2,081 (10.0%)
45 to 54 Years1,075 (6.7%)1,319 (7.6%)
55 to 64 Years1,630 (11.9%)1,611 (9.6%)
65 to 74 Years756 (8.2%)1,224 (9.6%)
75 Years and over414 (7.9%)682 (8.5%)
Total14,847 (11.5%)19,656 (13.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Durham

According to the poverty statistics in Durham, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.3% of males and 92.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Durham
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6,844 (82.2%)6,560 (74.8%)
5 Years1,030 (85.6%)1,169 (81.8%)
6 to 11 Years7,541 (85.3%)7,497 (82.9%)
12 to 14 Years4,621 (85.0%)3,196 (82.3%)
15 Years1,338 (84.1%)1,484 (87.0%)
16 and 17 Years2,449 (84.3%)2,416 (83.5%)
18 to 24 Years9,013 (77.2%)9,185 (72.8%)
25 to 34 Years23,453 (90.5%)24,320 (86.2%)
35 to 44 Years17,817 (92.8%)18,638 (90.0%)
45 to 54 Years15,022 (93.3%)16,003 (92.4%)
55 to 64 Years12,031 (88.1%)15,244 (90.4%)
65 to 74 Years8,470 (91.8%)11,528 (90.4%)
75 Years and over4,838 (92.1%)7,313 (91.5%)
Total114,467 (88.5%)124,553 (86.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Durham

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Durham show that 2.7% or 1,197 of the total 44,179 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 10.4%, comprising of 28 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.8%, which includes 466 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Durham
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children26,195 (98.3%)466 (1.8%)
1 or 2 Children13,708 (97.0%)430 (3.0%)
3 or 4 Children2,839 (91.2%)273 (8.8%)
5 or more Children240 (89.5%)28 (10.4%)
Total42,982 (97.3%)1,197 (2.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Durham

According to the poverty data in Durham, 16.7% or 845 single-father households and 20.3% or 3,283 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 89 households (38.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 157 households (91.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Durham
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children238 (11.8%)519 (8.2%)
1 or 2 Children499 (18.0%)2,052 (24.4%)
3 or 4 Children89 (38.0%)555 (43.8%)
5 or more Children19 (29.7%)157 (91.3%)
Total845 (16.7%)3,283 (20.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Durham

The poverty data for Durham shows that 1,197 of the married-couple family households (2.7%) and 4,128 of the single-parent households (19.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 28 households (10.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 176 household (74.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Durham
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children466 (1.8%)757 (9.1%)
1 or 2 Children430 (3.0%)2,551 (22.9%)
3 or 4 Children273 (8.8%)644 (42.9%)
5 or more Children28 (10.4%)176 (74.6%)
Total1,197 (2.7%)4,128 (19.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Durham

Employment by Class of Employer in Durham

Among the 151,878 employed individuals in Durham, private company employees (95,378 | 62.8%), not-for-profit organizations (23,023 | 15.2%), and state government employees (12,343 | 8.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Durham
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees95,37862.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3,8782.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5,4803.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations23,02315.2%
Local Government Employees7,2184.8%
State Government Employees12,3438.1%
Federal Government Employees4,3132.8%
Unpaid Family Workers2450.2%
Total151,878100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Durham

According to the labor force statistics for Durham, out of the total population over 16 years of age (232,921), 69.4% or 161,647 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.3% or 6,951 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 89.5% or 35,829 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.0% or 962 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Durham
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years5,659 (36.1%)962 (17.0%)
20 to 24 Years15,054 (67.4%)753 (5.0%)
25 to 29 Years22,718 (84.4%)931 (4.1%)
30 to 34 Years24,432 (89.1%)440 (1.8%)
35 to 44 Years35,829 (89.5%)1,326 (3.7%)
45 to 54 Years28,530 (85.1%)1,426 (5.0%)
55 to 59 Years12,087 (79.1%)520 (4.3%)
60 to 64 Years9,975 (64.2%)299 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years6,502 (29.2%)260 (4.0%)
75 Years and over919 (6.6%)29 (3.2%)
Total161,647 (69.4%)6,951 (4.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Durham

According to labor force statistics for Durham, 84.2% of individuals (133,637) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (158,714) are in the labor force, with 3.7% or 4,945 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.6% or 79,033 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.7% or 1,232 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Durham
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School9,453 (68.2%)776 (5.6%)
High School Diploma18,395 (74.0%)1,665 (6.7%)
College / Associate Degree26,703 (84.0%)1,844 (5.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher79,033 (89.6%)1,852 (2.1%)
Total133,637 (84.2%)5,872 (3.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Durham

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Durham are Community & Social Service (22,573 | 14.6%), Management (18,902 | 12.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (17,338 | 11.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (14,835 | 9.6%), and Education Instruction & Library (13,880 | 9.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Durham

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Durham, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (75.8%), Computers & Mathematics (75.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (62.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (73.4%), Education, Arts & Media (73.3%), and Health Technologists (71.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Durham
OccupationMaleFemale
Management10,163 (53.8%)8,739 (46.2%)
Business & Financial4,607 (41.5%)6,498 (58.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science10,912 (62.9%)6,426 (37.1%)
Computers & Mathematics6,842 (75.1%)2,264 (24.9%)
Architecture & Engineering2,041 (75.8%)653 (24.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science2,029 (36.6%)3,509 (63.4%)
Community & Social Service 7,931 (35.1%)14,642 (64.9%)
Education, Arts & Media971 (26.7%)2,665 (73.3%)
Legal Services & Support831 (46.4%)960 (53.6%)
Education Instruction & Library4,499 (32.4%)9,381 (67.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,630 (49.9%)1,636 (50.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating3,949 (26.6%)10,886 (73.4%)
Health Technologists3,312 (28.7%)8,212 (71.3%)
Total (Category)37,562 (44.3%)47,191 (55.7%)
Total (Overall)74,594 (48.3%)79,804 (51.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Durham are Food Preparation & Serving (8,018 | 5.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (5,382 | 3.5%), Personal Care & Service (4,294 | 2.8%), Healthcare Support (4,116 | 2.7%), and Security & Protection (1,804 | 1.2%).
Services Occupations in Durham

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Durham, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (82.0%), Security & Protection (76.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (73.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (82.9%), Personal Care & Service (67.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (53.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Durham
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support706 (17.2%)3,410 (82.9%)
Security & Protection1,383 (76.7%)421 (23.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention885 (73.9%)312 (26.1%)
Law Enforcement498 (82.0%)109 (18.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving3,731 (46.5%)4,287 (53.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,950 (54.8%)2,432 (45.2%)
Personal Care & Service1,414 (32.9%)2,880 (67.1%)
Total (Category)10,184 (43.1%)13,430 (56.9%)
Total (Overall)74,594 (48.3%)79,804 (51.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Durham are Office & Administration (14,531 | 9.4%), and Sales & Related (10,735 | 7.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Durham

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Durham
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related5,676 (52.9%)5,059 (47.1%)
Office & Administration3,930 (27.1%)10,601 (73.0%)
Total (Category)9,606 (38.0%)15,660 (62.0%)
Total (Overall)74,594 (48.3%)79,804 (51.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Durham are Construction & Extraction (6,788 | 4.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,447 | 1.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (180 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Durham

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Durham
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry61 (33.9%)119 (66.1%)
Construction & Extraction6,528 (96.2%)260 (3.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2,279 (93.1%)168 (6.9%)
Total (Category)8,868 (94.2%)547 (5.8%)
Total (Overall)74,594 (48.3%)79,804 (51.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Durham are Production (4,390 | 2.8%), Material Moving (4,038 | 2.6%), and Transportation (2,922 | 1.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Durham

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Durham
OccupationMaleFemale
Production2,880 (65.6%)1,510 (34.4%)
Transportation2,457 (84.1%)465 (15.9%)
Material Moving3,037 (75.2%)1,001 (24.8%)
Total (Category)8,374 (73.8%)2,976 (26.2%)
Total (Overall)74,594 (48.3%)79,804 (51.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Durham

Employment Industries in Durham

The major employment industries in Durham include Health Care & Social Assistance (27,751 | 18.0%), Educational Services (25,629 | 16.6%), Professional & Scientific (19,086 | 12.4%), Retail Trade (12,617 | 8.2%), and Accommodation & Food Services (11,185 | 7.2%).
Employment Industries in Durham

Employment Industries by Sex in Durham

The Durham industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (93.5%), and Construction (92.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (72.9%), Enterprise Management (63.8%), and Educational Services (63.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Durham
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting250 (60.0%)167 (40.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction106 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction7,757 (92.6%)623 (7.4%)
Manufacturing6,814 (66.0%)3,503 (34.0%)
Wholesale Trade1,693 (65.6%)887 (34.4%)
Retail Trade6,660 (52.8%)5,957 (47.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing2,765 (74.5%)948 (25.5%)
Utilities543 (93.5%)38 (6.5%)
Information1,584 (53.5%)1,377 (46.5%)
Finance & Insurance3,471 (48.7%)3,654 (51.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,021 (44.8%)1,257 (55.2%)
Professional & Scientific10,871 (57.0%)8,215 (43.0%)
Enterprise Management72 (36.2%)127 (63.8%)
Administrative & Support2,962 (52.8%)2,649 (47.2%)
Educational Services9,287 (36.2%)16,342 (63.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance7,519 (27.1%)20,232 (72.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation973 (48.0%)1,054 (52.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services5,250 (46.9%)5,935 (53.1%)
Public Administration2,675 (47.0%)3,019 (53.0%)
Total74,594 (48.3%)79,804 (51.7%)

Education in Durham

School Enrollment in Durham

The most common levels of schooling among the 73,883 students in Durham are college / undergraduate (18,442 | 25.0%), high school (13,065 | 17.7%), and middle school (12,315 | 16.7%).
School Enrollment in Durham
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4,4096.0%
Kindergarten2,7383.7%
Elementary School11,16915.1%
Middle School12,31516.7%
High School13,06517.7%
College / Undergraduate18,44225.0%
Graduate / Professional11,74515.9%
Total73,883100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Durham

Out of a total of 73,883 students who are enrolled in schools in Durham, 22,830 (30.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 51,053 (69.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 6,366 (56.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 7,472 (87.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Durham
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,724 (52.8%)1,538 (47.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old11,830 (85.6%)1,994 (14.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds13,273 (86.3%)2,107 (13.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds7,472 (87.2%)1,096 (12.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds4,559 (57.7%)3,343 (42.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds4,963 (43.8%)6,366 (56.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds4,252 (47.7%)4,656 (52.3%)
35 Years and over3,014 (64.0%)1,696 (36.0%)
Total51,053 (69.1%)22,830 (30.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Durham

Business (14,240 | 12.3%), bio, nature & agricultural (12,524 | 10.8%), social sciences (12,414 | 10.7%), science & technology (11,627 | 10.0%), and education (8,728 | 7.5%) are the most common fields of study among 116,195 individuals in Durham who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Durham
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics6,7755.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural12,52410.8%
Physical & Health Sciences4,6844.0%
Psychology7,0426.1%
Social Sciences12,41410.7%
Engineering7,0996.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies1,1721.0%
Science & Technology11,62710.0%
Business14,24012.3%
Education8,7287.5%
Literature & Languages7,8706.8%
Liberal Arts & History5,8815.1%
Visual & Performing Arts4,9294.2%
Communications5,1724.4%
Arts & Humanities6,0385.2%
Total116,195100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Durham

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Durham

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Durham are males with 2 vehicles (35,436, accounting for 49.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (34,592, making up 46.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Durham
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2,346 (3.3%)2,651 (3.5%)
1 Vehicle17,242 (24.0%)24,842 (32.3%)
2 Vehicles35,436 (49.3%)34,592 (45.0%)
3 Vehicles10,944 (15.2%)10,358 (13.5%)
4 Vehicles4,123 (5.7%)3,417 (4.4%)
5 or more Vehicles1,847 (2.6%)1,088 (1.4%)
Total71,938 (100.0%)76,948 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Durham

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Durham are 15 to 19 minutes (26,721 commuters, 21.4%), 20 to 24 minutes (22,123 commuters, 17.7%), and 10 to 14 minutes (21,449 commuters, 17.2%).
Commute Time in Durham
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,7421.4%
5 to 9 Minutes10,8338.7%
10 to 14 Minutes21,44917.2%
15 to 19 Minutes26,72121.4%
20 to 24 Minutes22,12317.7%
25 to 29 Minutes8,6416.9%
30 to 34 Minutes15,06212.1%
35 to 39 Minutes3,2182.6%
40 to 44 Minutes3,9093.1%
45 to 59 Minutes5,8134.7%
60 to 89 Minutes3,3392.7%
90 or more Minutes1,8401.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Durham

The most common commute times in Durham are 15 to 19 minutes (12,485 commuters, 20.4%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (14,236 commuters, 22.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Durham
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes876 (1.4%)866 (1.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes5,358 (8.7%)5,475 (8.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes9,073 (14.8%)12,376 (19.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes12,485 (20.4%)14,236 (22.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes11,504 (18.8%)10,619 (16.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes3,900 (6.4%)4,741 (7.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes7,638 (12.5%)7,424 (11.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,779 (2.9%)1,439 (2.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,954 (3.2%)1,955 (3.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes3,489 (5.7%)2,324 (3.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,989 (3.3%)1,350 (2.1%)
90 or more Minutes1,204 (2.0%)636 (1.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Durham

The most frequent times of departure to work in Durham are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (8,265, 13.5%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (9,611, 15.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Durham
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,182 (3.6%)1,282 (2.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,609 (2.6%)767 (1.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,424 (2.3%)1,454 (2.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM3,838 (6.3%)4,680 (7.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM6,108 (10.0%)4,690 (7.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM7,873 (12.9%)8,483 (13.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM7,723 (12.6%)8,551 (13.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM8,265 (13.5%)9,611 (15.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4,736 (7.7%)5,858 (9.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM4,900 (8.0%)5,621 (8.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,819 (4.6%)2,375 (3.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM869 (1.4%)1,269 (2.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM4,622 (7.5%)4,211 (6.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM4,281 (7.0%)4,589 (7.2%)
Total61,249 (100.0%)63,441 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Durham

Occupancy by Ownership in Durham

Of the total 120,386 dwellings in Durham, owner-occupied units account for 62,613 (52.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 57,773 (48.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Durham
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units62,61352.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units57,77348.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units120,386100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Durham

Occupancy by Household Size in Durham
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household43,34236.0%
2-Person Household41,51234.5%
3-Person Household16,72013.9%
4+ Person Household18,81215.6%
Total Housing Units120,386100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Durham

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Durham
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household18,109 (41.8%)25,233 (58.2%)
2-Person Household23,452 (56.5%)18,060 (43.5%)
3-Person Household9,488 (56.8%)7,232 (43.2%)
4+ Person Household11,564 (61.5%)7,248 (38.5%)
Total Housing Units62,613 (52.0%)57,773 (48.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Durham

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Durham
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,201 (27.7%)5,739 (72.3%)
High School Diploma6,062 (36.6%)10,508 (63.4%)
College/Associate Degree11,243 (43.3%)14,716 (56.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher43,107 (61.7%)26,810 (38.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Durham

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Durham
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years35,51529.5%
35 to 44 Years22,72218.9%
45 to 54 Years19,79916.5%
55 to 64 Years18,77015.6%
65 to 74 Years14,79512.3%
75 to 84 Years6,2735.2%
85 Years and Over2,5122.1%
Total120,386100.0%

Housing Finances in Durham

Median Income by Occupancy in Durham

Median Income by Occupancy in Durham
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied62,613 (52.0%)$106,944
Renter-Occupied57,773 (48.0%)$52,059
Average120,386 (100.0%)$74,710

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Durham

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Durham
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000960 (1.5%)3,087 (5.3%)
$5,000 to $9,999425 (0.7%)1,189 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $14,999920 (1.5%)2,393 (4.1%)
$15,000 to $19,999660 (1.1%)3,044 (5.3%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,541 (2.5%)2,662 (4.6%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,080 (4.9%)6,085 (10.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,437 (7.1%)9,174 (15.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9998,625 (13.8%)12,079 (20.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9998,493 (13.6%)7,514 (13.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99913,531 (21.6%)7,434 (12.9%)
$150,000 or more19,941 (31.9%)3,112 (5.4%)
Total62,613 (100.0%)57,773 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Durham

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Durham
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,323 (2.1%)1,422 (2.5%)
$300 to $4995,013 (8.0%)1,659 (2.9%)
$500 to $7998,216 (13.1%)4,476 (7.7%)
$800 to $9994,736 (7.6%)6,786 (11.7%)
$1,000 to $1,49915,307 (24.4%)24,397 (42.2%)
$1,500 to $1,99913,720 (21.9%)13,765 (23.8%)
$2,000 to $2,4996,918 (11.1%)3,029 (5.2%)
$2,500 to $2,9992,934 (4.7%)653 (1.1%)
$3,000 or more4,446 (7.1%)678 (1.2%)
Total62,613 (100.0%)57,773 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Durham

Housing Structures in Durham

Housing Structures in Durham
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached64,20953.3%
Single Unit, Attached11,8189.8%
2 Unit Apartments3,4052.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4,9534.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments8,5237.1%
10 or more Apartments26,63022.1%
Mobile Home / Other8480.7%
Total120,386100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Durham

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Durham
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached53,061 (82.6%)11,148 (17.4%)
Single Unit, Attached7,158 (60.6%)4,660 (39.4%)
2 Unit Apartments414 (12.2%)2,991 (87.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments353 (7.1%)4,600 (92.9%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments587 (6.9%)7,936 (93.1%)
10 or more Apartments774 (2.9%)25,856 (97.1%)
Mobile Home / Other266 (31.4%)582 (68.6%)
Total62,613 (52.0%)57,773 (48.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Durham

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Durham
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room295 (0.5%)3,068 (5.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,074 (1.7%)18,217 (31.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms17,297 (27.6%)26,075 (45.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms23,511 (37.6%)8,479 (14.7%)
8 or more Rooms20,436 (32.6%)1,934 (3.4%)
Total62,613 (100.0%)57,773 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Durham

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Durham
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas34,581 (55.2%)10,296 (17.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas995 (1.6%)427 (0.7%)
Electricity26,531 (42.4%)45,986 (79.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene313 (0.5%)164 (0.3%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels178 (0.3%)111 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used15 (0.0%)789 (1.4%)
Total62,613 (100.0%)57,773 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Durham

Household Vehicle Usage in Durham
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,215 (1.9%)7,825 (13.5%)
1 Vehicle19,230 (30.7%)29,192 (50.5%)
2 Vehicles29,447 (47.0%)16,913 (29.3%)
3 or more Vehicles12,721 (20.3%)3,843 (6.7%)
Total62,613 (100.0%)57,773 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Durham

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Durham

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units16,24546,368
Median Property Value$320,100$315,600
Median Household Income$81,636$16,121
Monthly Housing Costs$584$4,396
Real Estate Taxes$3,138$588

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Durham

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Durham
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000503 (3.1%)589 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $99,999679 (4.2%)537 (1.2%)
$100,000 to $299,9996,290 (38.7%)20,287 (43.8%)
$300,000 to $499,9995,516 (34.0%)17,581 (37.9%)
$500,000 to $749,9992,304 (14.2%)5,418 (11.7%)
$750,000 to $999,999639 (3.9%)1,308 (2.8%)
$1,000,000 or more314 (1.9%)648 (1.4%)
Total16,245 (100.0%)46,368 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Durham

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Durham
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000489 (3.0%)576 (1.2%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,750 (10.8%)896 (1.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,771 (10.9%)1,371 (3.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,409 (8.7%)1,309 (2.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,075 (12.8%)3,028 (6.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,914 (11.8%)6,550 (14.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,017 (18.6%)6,579 (14.2%)
$150,000 or more3,820 (23.5%)10,514 (22.7%)
Total16,245 (100.0%)46,368 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Durham

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Durham
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x3,734 (23.0%)114,577 (247.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x2,489 (15.3%)12,973 (28.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x2,320 (14.3%)13,428 (29.0%)
4.0x or more7,597 (46.8%)7,929 (17.1%)
Total16,245 (100.0%)46,368 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Durham

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Durham
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800575 (3.5%)141 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,4992,026 (12.5%)1,130 (2.4%)
$800 to $1,49913,336 (82.1%)4,633 (10.0%)
Total16,245 (100.0%)46,368 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Durham

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Durham

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Durham
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years18,805 (93.6%)1,291 (6.4%)
6 to 18 Years37,791 (91.8%)3,353 (8.2%)
19 to 25 Years28,071 (84.8%)5,047 (15.2%)
26 to 34 Years41,814 (86.1%)6,775 (13.9%)
35 to 44 Years32,846 (82.4%)7,010 (17.6%)
45 to 54 Years27,730 (83.1%)5,661 (17.0%)
55 to 64 Years27,220 (89.2%)3,296 (10.8%)
65 to 74 Years21,752 (99.0%)226 (1.0%)
75 Years and older13,109 (99.0%)138 (1.0%)
Total249,138 (88.4%)32,797 (11.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Durham

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Durham
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born18,805 (93.6%)1,291 (6.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen37,791 (91.8%)3,353 (8.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen28,071 (84.8%)5,047 (15.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Durham

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Durham
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00024,485 (84.1%)4,641 (15.9%)
$25,000 to $49,99935,765 (80.8%)8,503 (19.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99937,172 (83.0%)7,635 (17.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99934,372 (88.4%)4,515 (11.6%)
$100,000 and over108,637 (94.3%)6,591 (5.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Durham

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Durham
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 68,173 (40.7%)11,105 (55.3%)
6 to 18 Years16,107 (39.2%)22,445 (54.5%)
19 to 25 Years3,062 (9.2%)25,359 (76.6%)
25 to 34 Years3,540 (7.3%)39,100 (80.5%)
35 to 44 Years3,129 (7.9%)30,401 (76.3%)
45 to 54 Years3,297 (9.9%)25,430 (76.2%)
55 to 64 Years5,718 (18.7%)22,976 (75.3%)
65 to 74 Years20,203 (91.9%)13,949 (63.5%)
75 Years and over12,996 (98.1%)8,539 (64.5%)
Total76,225 (27.0%)199,304 (70.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Durham

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Durham
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years90 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years867 (4.3%)695 (3.6%)
18 to 34 Years2,098 (5.1%)1,816 (4.1%)
35 to 64 Years4,525 (9.2%)6,132 (11.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,871 (20.3%)2,744 (21.5%)
75 Years and over2,503 (47.7%)3,522 (44.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Durham

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Durham: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years90 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years31 (0.2%)98 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years194 (0.5%)294 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years964 (2.0%)801 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years529 (5.7%)561 (4.4%)
75 Years and over1,409 (26.8%)1,239 (15.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Durham: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years12 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years135 (0.7%)30 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years455 (1.1%)310 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years558 (1.1%)1,408 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years474 (5.1%)371 (2.9%)
75 Years and over427 (8.1%)758 (9.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Durham: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years732 (3.6%)575 (2.9%)
18 to 34 Years1,384 (3.4%)1,211 (2.7%)
35 to 64 Years2,119 (4.3%)2,728 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years479 (5.2%)389 (3.0%)
75 Years and over861 (16.4%)1,440 (18.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Durham: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years106 (0.5%)48 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years409 (1.0%)224 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years2,163 (4.4%)3,877 (7.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,033 (11.2%)2,031 (15.9%)
75 Years and over1,511 (28.8%)2,459 (30.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Durham: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years69 (0.3%)110 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years252 (0.6%)133 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years930 (1.9%)1,582 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years253 (2.7%)315 (2.5%)
75 Years and over715 (13.6%)754 (9.4%)

Technology Access in Durham

Computing Device Access in Durham

Computing Device Access in Durham
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop102,25884.9%
Smartphone110,70292.0%
Tablet77,97964.8%
No Computing Device4,4843.7%
Total120,386100.0%

Internet Access in Durham

Internet Access in Durham
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet140.0%
Broadband Home97,07880.6%
Cellular Data Only11,2439.3%
Satellite Internet5,8944.9%
No Internet9,7588.1%
Total120,386100.0%

Durham Summary

Durham, North Carolina is a city located in the Research Triangle region of North Carolina. It is the county seat of Durham County and the fourth-largest city in the state. Durham is known for its vibrant culture, diverse population, and rich history.

Geography

Durham is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, approximately 10 miles northwest of Raleigh. It is situated on the Eno and Flat rivers, which converge to form the Neuse River. The city is surrounded by rolling hills and is located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Durham is located in the humid subtropical climate zone, with hot, humid summers and mild winters.

History

Durham was founded in 1869 as a tobacco manufacturing and trading center. The city was named after Dr. Bartlett Durham, a local physician and philanthropist. The city quickly grew and became a major center for the tobacco industry. In the early 20th century, Durham was a major center for the textile industry. The city was also home to several prominent African-American institutions, including North Carolina Central University and the Hayti district.
In the 1950s and 1960s, Durham experienced a period of rapid growth and development. The city was transformed into a major center for research and technology, with the establishment of Research Triangle Park. The city also experienced a period of racial unrest, culminating in the 1970s with the desegregation of public schools.

Economy

Durham is a major center for research and technology, with a strong focus on biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and medical research. The city is home to several major employers, including Duke University, Duke Energy, and IBM. The city is also home to several major healthcare providers, including Duke University Health System and UNC Health Care.
Durham is also a major center for the arts and entertainment. The city is home to several major performing arts venues, including the Durham Performing Arts Center and the Carolina Theatre. The city is also home to several major museums, including the Nasher Museum of Art and the North Carolina Museum of Life and Science.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Durham had a population of 228,330. The city is racially and ethnically diverse, with a population that is 44.3% White, 40.2% African American, 8.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 6.2% Asian. The median household income is $45,936, and the median home value is $179,400.
Durham is home to several major universities, including Duke University, North Carolina Central University, and Durham Technical Community College. The city is also home to several major healthcare providers, including Duke University Health System and UNC Health Care.

Conclusion

Durham, North Carolina is a vibrant city with a rich history and diverse population. The city is a major center for research and technology, with a strong focus on biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and medical research. The city is also a major center for the arts and entertainment, with several major performing arts venues and museums. Durham is home to several major universities and healthcare providers, and has a population that is racially and ethnically diverse.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Durham?
Total Population of Durham is 284,094.
What is the Total Male Population of Durham?
Total Male Population of Durham is 134,492.
What is the Total Female Population of Durham?
Total Female Population of Durham is 149,602.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Durham?
There are 89.90 Males per 100 Females in Durham.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Durham?
There are 111.23 Females per 100 Males in Durham.
What is the Median Population Age in Durham?
Median Population Age in Durham is 34.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Durham
Average Family Size in Durham is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Durham
Average Household Size in Durham is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Durham?
Per Capita income in Durham is $44,012.
What is the Median Family Income in Durham?
Median Family Income in Durham is $96,231.
What is the Median Household income in Durham?
Median Household Income in Durham is $74,710.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Durham?
Income or Wage Gap in Durham is 10.9%.
Women in Durham earn 89.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Durham?
Family Income Deficit in Durham is $11,190.
Families that are below poverty line in Durham earn $11,190 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Durham?
Inequality or Gini Index in Durham is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Durham?
There are 161,647 People in the Labor Forcein in Durham.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Durham?
69.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Durham.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Durham?
Unemployment Rate in Durham is 4.3%.