Durham, NC County is a vibrant and diverse community with a current population of 320,146 and a population density of 1,143 people per square mile. The county offers an array of year-round outdoor activities, sports, and businesses that make it an attractive destination for both locals and visitors alike. Popular local businesses include the Durham Bulls Minor League Baseball team, Durham’s own Motorco Music Hall music venue, as well as many other high-end restaurants and boutiques. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking in Eno River State Park or taking a stroll through the nationally recognized Sarah P. Duke Gardens. Other organizations that help to keep Durham's culture thriving are the North Carolina Central University Museum of Art and various affordable housing initiatives throughout the county. Local sporting events include soccer games at nearby WakeMed Soccer Park or a visit to the Durham Bulls Athletic Park for some minor league baseball action!
The population in Durham County is 320,146. There are 1,118 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Durham County is 35.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Durham County is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Durham County
- 44.7% are married
- 10.2% are divorced
- 29.0% are married with children
- 22.1% have children, but are single
Race in Durham County
- 42.1% are White
- 36.9% are Black
- 4.7% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 13.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander