Durham, NC Profile: Facts & Data

The City of Durham is the 4th largest city in North Carolina with a population of 303,467 as of July 1, 2024. Durham ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in North Carolina. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Durham is located at latitude 35.994 and longitude -78.8986 in Durham County. The formal boundaries for the City of Durham encompass a land area of 108.5 sq. miles and a water area of 0.88 sq. miles. Durham County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).

While the primary coordinates for City of Durham are located in Durham County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Orange County.

The City of Durham has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.

Durham, NC Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2024)

POPULATION
Total Population	303,467 (100%)
Population in Households	290,026 (95.6%)
Population in Families	209,144 (68.9%)
Population in Group Quarters¹	13,441 ( 4.4%)
Population Density	2,599
Diversity Index²	78


INCOME
Median Household Income	$80,879
Average Household Income	$112,808
% of Income for Mortgage⁴	30%
Per Capita Income	$47,876
Wealth Index⁵	91
Socioeconomic Status Index⁶	Moderate (49.9)

HOUSING
Total HU (Housing Units)	138,573 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU	64,715 (46.7%)
Renter Occupied HU	63,771 (46.0%)
Vacant Housing Units	10,087 ( 7.3%)
Median Home Value	$393,027
Average Home Value	$443,722
Housing Affordability Index³	80

HOUSEHOLDS
Total Households	128,486
Average Household Size	2.26
Family Households	69,623
Average Family Size	3.00

NOTES

Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

Durham, NC - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Durham to the other 777 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using July 1, 2024 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR	2020-2024	2024-2029
Population	1.58%	0.88%
Households	1.78%	1.29%
Families		1.20%
Median Household Income		3.28%
Per Capita Income		3.41%
Owner Occupied HU		1.20%

Variable Description	Rank	Percentile
Total Population	# 4	100th
Population Density	# 17	98th
Median Household Income	# 158	80th
Housing Affordability Index	# 182	23rd
Per Capita Income	# 117	85th
Diversity Index	# 42	95th

Durham, NC Profile: Facts & Data

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Durham, NC Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2024)

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