Durham town is located in Strafford County New Hampshire. Durham town has a 2024 population of 14,919. Durham town is currently declining at a rate of -0.01% annually and its population has decreased by -4.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,554 in 2020.
The average household income in Durham town is $148,808 with a poverty rate of 17.15%. The median age in Durham town is 20.7 years: 20.8 years for males, and 20.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Durham town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,228 | 87.87% |
| Two or more races | 1,109 | 7.37% |
| Asian | 581 | 3.86% |
| Black or African American | 80 | 0.53% |
| Other race | 48 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,901 | 2.74 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Married | 1,557 | 3.17 | 88 | 12 |
| Non Family | 1,189 | 2.19 | 37.9 | 62.1 |
| Female | 123 | 2.29 | 30.9 | 69.1 |
| Male | 32 | 4.03 | 100 | 0 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
65.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 60 | 1.32% |
| Associates Degree | 226 | 4.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,666 | 36.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,864 | 41.09% |
| High School Graduate | 340 | 7.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36 | 0.79% |
| Some College | 344 | 7.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,061 | 3,984 | 3,144 |
| 2+ Races | 201 | 187 | 150 |
| Asian | 193 | 188 | 175 |
| Hispanic | 75 | 75 | 51 |
| Black | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Other Race | 13 | 13 | 9 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $74,955 | $126,111 | $52,234 |
| Graduate Degree | $92,321 | $119,688 | $67,333 |
| High School Graduate | $51,818 | $68,250 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $81,250 | $117,026 | $56,623 |
| Some College | $42,417 | $77,083 | $40,167 |
$81,250
Average Earnings
$117,026
Average Male
$56,623
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.33% of Durham town residents speak only English, while 6.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,001 | 1,297 | 18.53% |
| Asian | 333 | 28 | 8.41% |
| Multiple | 522 | 26 | 4.98% |
| Black | 64 | 13 | 20.31% |
| Hispanic | 134 | 4 | 2.99% |
17.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.58%
Male Poverty Rate
14.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Durham town is Black, with 20.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Durham town is Hispanic, with 2.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 42.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20% |
| Some College | 5.11% |
| High School | 4.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.54% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 37.78% |
| Female Unemployed | 30.91% |
| Female Employed | 16.96% |
| Male Employed | 5.33% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $176,029 | $190,182 |
| Households | $126,658 | $148,808 |
| Married Families | $185,417 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,841 | $85,721 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
23.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.4%
Male Marriage Rate
22.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
357
Number of Veterans
293
Male Veterans
64
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 236 |
| Korea | 37 |
| First Gulf War | 34 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| World War II | 23 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 154 |
| 75+ | 153 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 351 | 2.92% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 3.36% |
| Native American | 3 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 0.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.3%
Labor Force Participation
51.9%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
34.34%
Born in Durham town
95.42%
Native Born
4.58%
Foreign Born
1.81%
Non Citizen
2.77%
Naturalized
95.42% of Durham town residents were born in the United States, with 34.34% having been born in New Hampshire. 1.81% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,909 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2028 | 14,911 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2027 | 14,913 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2026 | 14,915 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2025 | 14,917 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2024 | 14,919 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2023 | 14,921 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2022 | 14,923 | 490 | 3.39% |
| 2021 | 14,433 | -1,121 | -7.21% |
| 2020 | 15,554 | -573 | -3.55% |
| 2019 | 16,127 | -202 | -1.24% |
| 2018 | 16,329 | -589 | -3.48% |
| 2017 | 16,918 | 358 | 2.16% |
| 2016 | 16,560 | 204 | 1.25% |
| 2015 | 16,356 | 175 | 1.08% |
| 2014 | 16,181 | 796 | 5.17% |
| 2013 | 15,385 | 65 | 0.42% |
| 2012 | 15,320 | 547 | 3.7% |
| 2011 | 14,773 | 125 | 0.85% |
| 2010 | 14,648 | 0 | 0% |