Population 7,076 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Durham
Household size in Durham
| Period | Durham | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.83 | 2.51 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.81 | 2.52 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.49 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 2.47 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.36 | −0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
The average household in Durham has 2.47 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.83, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Durham
| Period | Durham | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.3 | 40.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.3 | 41.2 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.7 | 41.9 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.9 | 41.9 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.6 | +1.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Durham skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.3, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Durham
| Period | Durham | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 12.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 10.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 11.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Durham: 6.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Durham
Renters in Durham
| Period | Durham | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 31.0% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 32.4% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 33.7% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 32.7% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 6.9% of households in Durham rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About four in ten owners (39.9%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only nine of the 145 Connecticut cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Durham
| Period | Durham | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 8.0% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 8.2% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Durham: just 2.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 145 Connecticut cities with 5,000+ people, only three have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Durham
| Period | Durham | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1966 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Durham are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1976, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the wider Hartford area, where the median home dates to 1967. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Durham
| Period | Durham | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,386 | $1,014 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,187 | $1,114 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,391 | $1,229 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,225 | $1,559 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | −$161 | +$545 | +$575 | +$606 |
The median renter in Durham pays $1,225 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has fallen $161 a month since 2006–10, down 12%, even as the national median rose. Rent takes 25.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Durham
Bachelor's degrees in Durham
| Period | Durham | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.4% | 35.0% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 51.6% | 36.2% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.4% | 39.1% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 47.2% | 41.8% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +6.8 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Durham is highly educated: nearly half of adults 25 and older (47.2%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Durham
| Period | Durham | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.2% | 88.3% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.6% | 89.6% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.9% | 90.7% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 91.8% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +3.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Durham: 96.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Durham
| Period | Durham | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.0% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 5.7% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Durham than nationally: unemployment was 3.8%, against 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Durham compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | 2.47 | 45.9 | 6.5% | 6.9% | 2.2% | 1976 | $1,225 | 47.2% | 96.5% | 3.8% |
| Middlefield | 2.42 | 49.8 | 5.2% | 10.9% | 9.2% | 1967 | $3,210 | 42.6% | 95.8% | 2.5% |
| North Guilford | 2.66 | 45.6 | 6.5% | 15.1% | 6.5% | 1979 | $1,916 | 58.4% | 97.3% | 4.3% |
| Little City | 2.63 | 45.7 | 7.9% | 6.6% | 7.4% | 1980 | $1,605 | 59.5% | 98.3% | 7.9% |
| Rockfall | 2.35 | 51.3 | 3.1% | 17.1% | 8.4% | 1964 | $3,363 | 41.6% | 95.7% | 1.1% |
| Higganum | 2.52 | 45.4 | 13.3% | 11.8% | 6.4% | 1967 | $1,604 | 47.6% | 98.6% | 3.6% |
| Middletown | 2.19 | 38.9 | 11.4% | 47.2% | 6.9% | 1966 | $1,488 | 39.9% | 93.6% | 4.7% |
| Wallingford Center | 2.22 | 42.6 | 5.4% | 39.6% | 5.4% | 1961 | $1,283 | 36.5% | 91.5% | 5.0% |
| Northford | 2.78 | 46.4 | 8.8% | 9.7% | 4.8% | 1975 | $1,433 | 37.6% | 94.5% | 3.6% |
| Wallingford | 2.51 | 46.3 | 7.8% | 17.5% | 5.5% | 1976 | $1,575 | 42.8% | 96.7% | 3.4% |
| Meriden | 2.52 | 40.2 | 18.0% | 40.1% | 9.0% | 1959 | $1,450 | 21.2% | 85.0% | 7.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Durham. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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