Durham County, North Carolina
Durham County: county in North Carolina, United States of America
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Durham County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 267,587 and a population density of 347 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 327,306 inhabitants. Its county seat is Durham. The county was created 145 years ago in 1880.
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Durham County at a glance
Durham County currently has 1 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
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DurhamPopulation 285,897
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Quick Facts about Durham County
| Population | 327,306 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| Different from | County Durham |
| Twitter username | durhamcounty |
| Area | 771 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 4% |
| Land as percent of area | 96% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.0360,-78.8763 |
| Named for | Bartlett S. Durham |
| Capital | Durham |
| Establishment | January 01, 1881 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 13:58:53 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 425 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 18.25% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 93℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Durham County is located at 36°2'10"N 78°52'35"W (36.0360000, -78.8763200). It has 5 neighbors: Chatham County, Granville County, Orange County, Person County and Wake County.
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The largest city of Durham County is Durham with a population of 285,897. . See all Durham County cities & populated places.
Durham County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Durham County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Durham | 285,897 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. |
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Demographics
The population of Durham County increased by 18.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 267,587 | - | census |
| 2011 | 276,563 | 3.25% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 282,659 | 2.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 288,723 | 2.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 295,137 | 2.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 300,793 | 1.88% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 307,826 | 2.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 312,153 | 1.39% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 316,979 | 1.52% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 321,488 | 1.4% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 327,306 | 1.78% | estimation process |
People born in Durham County (3)
People born in Durham County, including racing driver Scott Riggs, North Carolina politician William Woods Holden, Nigerian-actor Tomike Ogugua, .
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North Carolina Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wake County | 1,132,271 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Mecklenburg County | 1,128,945 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Charlotte | 900,350 | The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area. |
| Guilford County | 540,521 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Raleigh | 474,414 | The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education. |
| Forsyth County | 383,843 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| West Raleigh | 338,759 | A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina. |
| Cumberland County | 336,364 | County in Maine, United States |
| Greensboro | 297,878 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area. |
| Durham | 285,897 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. |
| Buncombe County | 263,477 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Winston-Salem | 248,112 | The fifth most populous city in North Carolina. |
| Union County | 244,562 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| New Hanover County | 236,613 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Gaston County | 226,568 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Cabarrus County | 221,479 | County in North Carolina, United States |