Economy & Jobs — Durham, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $81,619 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$90,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $47,246 |
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| Poverty Rate | 11.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 163,490 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 34.6% |
| Professional | 16.1% |
| Arts Food | 8.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 293 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 248 |
| Real Estate Offices | 183 |
| Law Offices | 153 |
| Dental Offices | 147 |
| Child Day Care | 112 |
| Physician Offices | 106 |
| Insurance Agencies | 92 |
| Gas Stations | 84 |
| Beauty Salons | 81 |
| Hotels Motels | 70 |
| Commercial Banks | 67 |
| Coffee Shops | 67 |
| Auto Repair | 65 |
| Accounting Firms | 54 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
