Durham town is located in Greene County New York. Durham town has a 2024 population of 2,597. Durham town is currently declining at a rate of -0.8% annually and its population has decreased by -1.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,630 in 2020.
The average household income in Durham town is $83,177 with a poverty rate of 14.43%. The median age in Durham town is 45.1 years: 33.6 years for males, and 49.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Durham town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,087 | 79.02% |
| Two or more races | 341 | 12.91% |
| Black or African American | 176 | 6.66% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.91% |
| Other race | 13 | 0.49% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,098 | 2.41 | 83 | 17 |
| Married | 440 | 3.35 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Non Family | 437 | 1.19 | 86.3 | 13.7 |
| Male | 118 | 2.97 | 92.4 | 7.6 |
| Female | 103 | 2.87 | 45.6 | 54.4 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
83.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 51 | 2.77% |
| Associates Degree | 275 | 14.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 303 | 16.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 206 | 11.19% |
| High School Graduate | 586 | 31.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 136 | 7.39% |
| Some College | 284 | 15.43% |
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 | 1,630 | 1,537 | 466 |
| Black | 69 | 13 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 66 | 28 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 53 | 53 | 0 |
| Asian | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Other Race | 13 | 13 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,000 | $69,125 | $43,021 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,597 | $75,833 | $76,852 |
| High School Graduate | $48,893 | $52,772 | $36,889 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,099 | $59,375 | $33,140 |
| Overall | $54,102 | $63,750 | $44,063 |
| Some College | $55,000 | $57,955 | $54,000 |
$54,102
Average Earnings
$63,750
Average Male
$44,063
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.56% of Durham town residents speak only English, while 2.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,048 | 216 | 10.55% |
| Black | 176 | 163 | 92.61% |
14.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
15%
Male Poverty Rate
13.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Durham town is Black, with 92.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Durham town is White, with 10.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.27% |
| Some College | 7.16% |
| High School | 3.92% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 14.31% |
| Male Employed | 6.49% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,441 | $95,315 |
| Households | $65,778 | $83,177 |
| Married Families | $94,306 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,846 | $60,478 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.7%
Male Marriage Rate
35.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
108
Number of Veterans
73
Male Veterans
35
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 72 |
| First Gulf War | 24 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 47 |
| 75+ | 28 |
| 35 to 54 | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 108 | 6.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.4%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
2.6%
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
78.99%
Born in Durham town
96.14%
Native Born
3.86%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
3.86%
Naturalized
96.14% of Durham town residents were born in the United States, with 78.99% having been born in New York. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,492 | -21 | -0.84% |
| 2028 | 2,513 | -21 | -0.83% |
| 2027 | 2,534 | -21 | -0.82% |
| 2026 | 2,555 | -21 | -0.82% |
| 2025 | 2,576 | -21 | -0.81% |
| 2024 | 2,597 | -21 | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 2,618 | -21 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 2,639 | -31 | -1.16% |
| 2021 | 2,670 | 40 | 1.52% |
| 2020 | 2,630 | -24 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 2,654 | -3 | -0.11% |
| 2018 | 2,657 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2017 | 2,656 | -10 | -0.38% |
| 2016 | 2,666 | -6 | -0.22% |
| 2015 | 2,672 | -9 | -0.34% |
| 2014 | 2,681 | -12 | -0.45% |
| 2013 | 2,693 | -5 | -0.19% |
| 2012 | 2,698 | -15 | -0.55% |
| 2011 | 2,713 | -4 | -0.15% |
| 2010 | 2,717 | 0 | 0% |