Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Durham County, NC (NCDURH8POP) from 1970 to 2024 about Durham County, NC; Durham; NC; residents; population; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Durham County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Durham County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Durham County was 336,892, a 1.08% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Durham County population was 333,292, an increase of 1.04% compared to a population of 329,849 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Durham County increased by 112,259. In this period, the peak population was 336,892 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Durham County is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Durham County population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Durham County Population by Year. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Estimate, Median Age by Sex, Total Population (5-year estimate) in Durham County, NC (B01002001E037063) from 2009 to 2023 about Durham County, NC; Durham; age; NC; 5-year; median; and USA.

Comprehensive demographic dataset for Durham, NC, US including population statistics, household income, housing units, education levels, employment data, and transportation with year-over-year changes.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Non-Hispanic population of Durham County by race. It includes the distribution of the Non-Hispanic population of Durham County across various race categories as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the Non-Hispanic population distribution of Durham County across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

Of the Non-Hispanic population in Durham County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 138,134 (49.49% of the total Non-Hispanic population).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (for Non-Hispanic) for the Durham County
• Population: The population of the racial category (for Non-Hispanic) in the Durham County is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Durham County total Non-Hispanic population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Durham County Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total (5-year estimate) in Durham County, NC (B03002001E037063) from 2009 to 2023 about Durham County, NC; Durham; NC; estimate; 5-year; persons; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Durham County, NC (S1701ACS037063) from 2012 to 2023 about Durham County, NC; Durham; NC; poverty; percent; 5-year; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Two or More Races (5-year estimate) in Durham County, NC (B03002009E037063) from 2009 to 2023 about Durham County, NC; Durham; non-hispanic; NC; estimate; 5-year; persons; population; and USA.

Estimate, Median Age by Sex, Total Population (5-year estimate) in Durham County, NC was 35.80000 Years of Age in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Estimate, Median Age by Sex, Total Population (5-year estimate) in Durham County, NC reached a record high of 35.80000 in January of 2022 and a record low of 33.10000 in January of 2009. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Estimate, Median Age by Sex, Total Population (5-year estimate) in Durham County, NC - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on December of 2025.

Resident Population in Durham County, NC was 343.62800 Thous. of Persons in January of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Resident Population in Durham County, NC reached a record high of 343.62800 in January of 2024 and a record low of 132.68100 in January of 1970. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Resident Population in Durham County, NC - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in Durham County, NC was 50307.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in Durham County, NC reached a record high of 50307.00000 in January of 2023 and a record low of 28999.00000 in January of 2009. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in Durham County, NC - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on December of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Durham by gender, including both male and female populations. This dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Durham across both sexes and to determine which sex constitutes the majority.

Key observations

There is a slight majority of female population, with 52.73% of total population being female. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis. No further analysis is done on the data reported from the Census Bureau.

Variables / Data Columns

• Gender: This column displays the Gender (Male / Female)
• Population: The population of the gender in the Durham is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each gender as a proportion of Durham total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Durham Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in Durham County, NC was 138134.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in Durham County, NC reached a record high of 138617.00000 in January of 2022 and a record low of 111509.00000 in January of 2010. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in Durham County, NC - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

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Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Durham County, NC was 108113.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Durham County, NC reached a record high of 111903.00000 in January of 2019 and a record low of 92959.00000 in January of 2009. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Durham County, NC - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for Durham County, North Carolina. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

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Equifax Subprime Credit Population for Durham County, NC was 24.69% in April of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Equifax Subprime Credit Population for Durham County, NC reached a record high of 38.95 in January of 2008 and a record low of 23.36 in July of 2023. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Equifax Subprime Credit Population for Durham County, NC - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.