Durham County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37063 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 332,353 | — | #221 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $82,316 | +9.5% | #498 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.1 years | -7.2% | #2,866 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $389,400 | +38.1% | #319 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,508 | +29.7% | #239 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% | -8.7% | #1,137 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Durham County has a population of 332,353, making it the #221 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.1 years, which is 7.2% below the national median.
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The median household income in Durham County is $82,316, ranking #498 out of 3,222 counties — 9.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.5% and unemployment stands at 3.9%.
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The median home value in Durham County is $389,400 (+38.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,508/mo and the homeownership rate is 55.5%.
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89.2% of residents in Durham County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.8% below the national rate.
About Durham County, North Carolina
Durham County, North Carolina has a total population of 332,353, making it the 221st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Durham County is 36.1 years, which is 7.2% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Durham County is $82,316, which ranks #498 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9%.
The median home value in Durham County is $389,400, 38.1% above the national median. Renters in Durham County pay a median gross rent of $1,508 per month. The homeownership rate is 55.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Durham County, 55.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 63.9% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.9 min.
Durham County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 41.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (31.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.8%).
All data for Durham County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.