Durham County, NC

Living in Durham County

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Bikeability 44
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Walkability 40
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Commute 67
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Public Transit 46
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Affordability 64
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Public Safety 99
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Airports 46
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Hospitals 66
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Colleges 52
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Schools 21
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Residents

312k Population +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

$61k Median 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

$223k Median Home Value +$47k (2010–19)
32% Built 2000 or Later
$902 Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Durham County, NC

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Voyager Academy
1 miles, NW
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Private Schools

Private Schools near Durham County, NC

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Colleges

Colleges near Durham County, NC

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Duke University
4 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Durham County, NC

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RJ Blackley ADATC
9 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near Durham County, NC

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