Durham County, NC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
329,405
Male
158,119
48.0%
Female
171,286
52.0%
Median Age
35.8 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.3
Foreign Born
15.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher37.1%
High School or Higher48.4%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
4.2%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
6.4%
Married
36.7%
Durham County, NC has a population of 329,405 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 35.8 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 45.5% of the population. 37.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 15.2% of residents are foreign-born.