Durham, Connecticut
Durham: town in Connecticut, United States
About
Durham is a town located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,388 and a population density of 310 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,137 inhabitants.
The town was created 327 years ago in 1698.
Quick Facts about Durham
| Population | 7,137 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Connecticut (United States) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Postal code | 06422 |
| Phone Area Codes | 860 |
| Area | 23.8 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.4818,-72.6812 |
| Altitude | 226 feet / 69, 52 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1699 (327 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 19:13:35 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 300 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.52% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 52℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Durham is located at 41°28'54"N 72°40'52"W (41.4817600, -72.6812100).
Durham map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Durham decreased by 3.52% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,388 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,392 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,362 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,347 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,327 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,276 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,228 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,212 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,191 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,165 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,137 | -0.39% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Durham
1Durham Town Hall
30 Town House Rd, Durham, CT 06422 View details
Phone: +18603493452 | Website available
People born in Durham (9)
People born in Durham, including politician Elizur Goodrich, businessman Moses Austin, judge Daniel Lyman, .
More notable people
- Dwight Baldwin (American Christian missionary on Maui during the Kingdom of Hawaii) he was born in 29/09/1798
- James Wadsworth (American politician (1819-1891)) he was born in 25/08/1819
- James Wadsworth (American pioneer and philanthropist) he was born in 01/01/1768
- Chauncey Goodrich (American lawyer and politician from Connecticut) he was born in 20/10/1759
- Frederick E. Camp (American military personnel) he was born in 01/07/1832
- Jesse Merwin he was born in 03/04/1783
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Durham, CT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130697 | Wesleyan University | Middletown (CT) | 06459 |
| 129756 | Middlesex Community College | Middletown (CT) | 06457-4829 |
| 449463 | Academy Di Capelli-School of Cosmetology | Wallingford (CT) | 06492 |
| 128896 | Cortiva Institute-Cromwell | Cromwell (CT) | 06416 |
| 129534 | Holy Apostles College and Seminary | Cromwell (CT) | 06416-2005 |
Nearby Transit Stations (26)
Rail and bus stations connected to Durham, CT. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDN | Meriden Transit Center | 60 State Street | RAIL |
| WFD | Wallingford station | 37 Hall Avenue | RAIL |
| BER | Berlin | 51 Depot Road | RAIL |
| NHV | Union Station | 50 Union Avenue | RAIL |
| HFD | Hartford Union Station | One Union Place | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Durham.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Post Office | Durham (CT) | 06422 |
| Middlefield Post Office | Middlefield (CT) | 06455 |
| Rockfall Post Office | Rockfall (CT) | 06481 |
| Middletown Post Office | Middletown (CT) | 06457 |
| Higganum Post Office | Higganum (CT) | 06441 |
Other places with the same name (7)
- Durham, North Carolina The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. with a population of 285,897 people.
- Durham, New Hampshire town in New Hampshire with a population of 16,441 people.
- Durham, New York town in New York, United States with a population of 2,651 people.
- Durham, Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 1,908 people.
- Durham, Pennsylvania city in United States of America with a population of 1,134 people.
- Durham, Illinois unincorporated community in Illinois with a population of 251 people.
- Durham, Kansas city in Marion County, Kansas, United States of America with a population of 20 people.
Other cities in Middlesex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Middlesex County , CT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Middletown | 46,013 | A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut. |
| Cromwell | 13,772 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Clinton | 12,881 | Town located on Long Island Sound in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States |
| East Hampton | 12,747 | Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States |
| Old Saybrook | 9,983 | Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA |
| Portland | 9,213 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| East Haddam | 8,956 | City in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Haddam | 8,150 | Human settlement in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Westbrook | 6,842 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Essex | 6,634 | Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States |
| Killingworth | 6,340 | Human settlement in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Deep River | 4,419 | Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States |
| Middlefield | 4,350 | Town in Connecticut, USA |
| Chester | 4,175 | Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States |
| Lake Pocotopaug | 3,436 | Census designated place |
| Higganum | 1,698 | Village in the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Durham distances to largest Connecticut cities