Durham County, NC
Living in Durham County
Bikeability44
Walkability40
Commute67
Public Transit46
Affordability64
Public Safety99
Airports46
Hospitals66
Colleges52
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools21
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
312kPopulation+53k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
48%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
58%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black36%
Caucasian42%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate18%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree23%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$61kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector66%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts50%
Military<1%
Sales and office17%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$223kMedian Home Value+$47k (2010–19)
32%Built 2000 or Later
$902Median Monthly Rent+$237 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached57%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity58%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas38%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Durham County
United States45
North Carolina20
Property Crime in Durham County
United States48
North Carolina30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (72%)(26%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton78%
Donald Trump18%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 42 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 41 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Durham County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding52
Tornado18
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Durham County, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Durham County, NC
Montessori Farm School
2 miles, W
Durham Nativity School
2 miles, SW
Liberty Christian School
3 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Durham County, NC
Duke University
4 miles, SW
North Carolina Central University
4 miles, S
Apex School of Theology
8 miles, S
Strayer University-North Carolina
12 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Durham County, NC
Duke Regional Hospital
1 miles, W
North Carolina Specialty Hospital
1 miles, NW
Duke University Hospital
4 miles, SW
RJ Blackley ADATC
9 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Durham County, NC
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
12 miles, SE
Piedmont Triad International Airport
60 miles, W
Fayetteville Regional Airport-Grannis Field
72 miles, S
Pitt-Greenville Airport
88 miles, E