Demographics & People — Durham, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 288,465 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~298,600 |
| Median Age | 35.1 |
| Total Households | 123,318 |
| Family Households | 66,382 |
| Average Household Size | 2.25 |
| Diversity Index | 0.6544 (highly diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 126,776 |
| Black or African American | 99,332 |
| Asian | 16,062 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42,449 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 140,754 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 47,755 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 37,786 |
| English | 27,296 |
| German | 23,260 |
| Irish | 19,236 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 18,435 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 12,708 |
| Italian | 10,040 |
| American | 9,786 |
Language
| English Only | 216,102 |
| Spanish | 34,529 |
| Population 5+ | 270,888 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 11,771 |
| Population 18+ | 226,702 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 23.3% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Durham, North Carolina.