Demographics in Durham, NC

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Durham?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

288,465

Male

136,368

47.3%

Female

152,097

52.7%

Median Age

34.8

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

44.0%

Black

34.4%

Hispanic

14.7%

Asian

5.6%

Two or More

8.6%

Other

6.8%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

38.2%

High School or Higher

48.7%

Foreign Born

15.3%

Veterans

3.9%

Married

35.1%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Durham, NC has a population of 288,465 with a median age of 34.8. The racial makeup is 44.0% White, 14.7% Hispanic, 34.4% Black, 5.6% Asian. About 38.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 15.3%.