Durham

35.9940° N, 78.8986° W

Overview for Durham, NC

279,106 people live in Durham, where the median age is 34.6 and the average individual income is $39,496. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

279,106

Total Population

34.6 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$39,496

Average individual Income

Around Durham, NC

There's plenty to do around Durham, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

58
Somewhat Walkable
Walking Score
41
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score
42
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including The Corner Mobile Coffee, Liberty & Plenty Distillery, and Evelyn’s Tex-Mex BBQ.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 1.43 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 1.59 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 1.4 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 0.47 miles 21 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$ 2.42 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 2.33 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Durham, NC

Durham has 117,638 households, with an average household size of 2.27. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Durham do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 279,106 people call Durham home. The population density is 2,458.29 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

279,106

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

34.6

Median Age

47.13 / 52.87%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
117,638

Total Households

2.27

Average Household Size

$39,496

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Marital Status

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Single
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Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Durham, NC

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The following schools are within or nearby Durham. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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