Durham County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Durham County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37063
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 063
Geography
- Land Area
- 287.55 sq mi
- Water Area
- 10.31 sq mi
- Total Area
- 297.86 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.033828
- Longitude
- -78.878125
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 300,287
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 237,690
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 267,577 | 89.1% |
| Hispanic | 32,706 | 10.9% |
| White | 138,439 | 46.1% |
| Black | 104,432 | 34.8% |
| Asian | 11,706 | 3.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 725 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 124 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2,546 | 0.8% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 221,028 | 93.0% |
| Hispanic | 16,660 | 7.0% |
| White | 118,780 | 50.0% |
| Black | 87,514 | 36.8% |
| Asian | 11,541 | 4.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,481 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 121 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1,533 | 0.6% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 332,353
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $87,652
- Poverty Rate
- 11.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 36,779
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 144,356 | 43.4% |
| Black | 106,591 | 32.1% |
| Asian | 17,932 | 5.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 208,854
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 113,297 | 54.2% |
| Republican | 20,933 | 10.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 73,609 | 35.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 92,753 | 44.4% |
| Female | 115,597 | 55.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 95,072 | 45.5% |
| Hispanic | 14,319 | 6.9% |
| Black | 74,906 | 35.9% |
| Asian | 7,643 | 3.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 126,206
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 60.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 67,825 | 71.3% |
| Hispanic | 5,858 | 40.9% |
| Black | 37,942 | 50.7% |
| Asian | 3,981 | 52.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 54,059 | 58.3% |
| Female | 72,048 | 62.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 30,254 (13.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 128,357 (54.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 153,022
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $400,532
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,555
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 62.5%
- Public Transit
- 1.9%
- Work From Home
- 22.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.