Durham County's estimated 2026 population is 352,166 with a growth rate of 1.42% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Durham County is the 5th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 271,366 and has seen a growth of 29.78% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 36.1 years
Female: 36.7 years
Male: 35.3 years
There are 265,750 adults, (48,164 of whom are seniors) in Durham County.
Female: 172,868 (52%)
Male: 159,485 (48%)
The racial composition of Durham County includes 43.43% White, 32.07% Black or African American, 8.76% other race, 5.4% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 144,356 | 43.43% |
| Black or African American | 106,591 | 32.07% |
| Two or more races | 31,942 | 9.61% |
| Other race | 29,124 | 8.76% |
| Asian | 17,932 | 5.4% |
| Native American | 2,258 | 0.68% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 150 | 0.05% |
Durham County's average per capita income is $57,158. Household income levels show a median of $82,316. The poverty rate stands at 11.51%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $136,689 | $171,114 |
| Families | $109,993 | $140,656 |
| Households | $82,316 | $114,501 |
| Non Families | $61,249 | $78,637 |
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