2023 ACS Census Data · Population 329,405
Durham County is a large county in North Carolina with a population of 329,405. The median household income is $79,501, 22% above the national average. The poverty rate is 12.0%, median home value is $351,700, and 53.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 122% above the national average.
Population
329,405
2023 estimate
Rank #221 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$79,501
Household
Rank #525 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$351,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #331 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
53.5%
Adults 25+
Rank #57 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
52.0%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
15.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
20.4%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.2%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
30% above North Carolina avg·22% above national avg
Poverty Rate
22% above North Carolina avg·20% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
20% above North Carolina avg·17% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$46,931
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
12.0%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
67.3%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
64% above North Carolina avg·68% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
51% above North Carolina avg·52% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
23% below North Carolina avg·25% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
17% below North Carolina avg·26% below national avg
Housing Units
149,150
Households
138,502
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,748
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
92.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
23 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
113% above North Carolina avg·122% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% above North Carolina avg·3% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
7.0%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
13.3%
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