Durham, New Hampshire
Durham: town in New Hampshire
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Durham is a town located in the county of Strafford in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. Its population at the 2010 census was 14,638 and a population density of 590 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 16,441 inhabitants.
The town was created 391 years ago in 1634.
Quick Facts about Durham
| Population | 16,441 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Hampshire (United States) |
| County | Strafford County |
| Postal code | 03824 |
| Phone Area Codes | 603 |
| Area | 24.8 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.1340,-70.9265 |
| Altitude | 49 feet / 15 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1635 (391 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 00:01:10 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 663 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 10.97% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 55℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Durham is located at 43°8'2"N 70°55'35"W (43.1339700, -70.9264500).
Durham map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Durham increased by 10.97% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,638 | - | census |
| 2011 | 14,771 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 15,315 | 3.55% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 15,379 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 16,172 | 4.9% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 16,344 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,547 | 1.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 16,903 | 2.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,310 | -3.64% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 16,293 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 16,441 | 0.9% | estimation process |
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People born in Durham (13)
People born in Durham, including ice hockey player Deron Quint, politician and Governor of Maine Samuel Wells, politician John S. Wells, .
More notable people
- Joyce Maynard (American writer) she was born in 05/11/1953
- Sam Fuld (American baseball player) he was born in 20/11/1981
- James Frederick Joy (American railroad executive and politician) he was born in 01/01/1810
- Stuart Paine (Antarctic explorer) he was born in 18/10/1910
- Michael J. Merenda, Jr. (American musician) he was born in 01/01/1976
- Louise Janin (French American painter and art writer) she was born in 29/08/1893
- Ben Sulsky (American poker player) he was born in 22/11/1987
- Alison Mason Kingsbury (American painter) she was born in 01/01/1898
- Danika Holbrook-Harris (American rower) she was born in 15/09/1972
- Jane Abell Coon (American diplomat) she was born in 09/03/1929
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Durham, NH. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183044 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Durham (NH) | 03824-3547 |
Nearby Transit Stations (27)
Rail and bus stations connected to Durham, NH. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHM | Durham–UNH station | 3 Depot Road | RAIL |
| DOV | Dover Transportation Center | 33 Chestnut St. | RAIL |
| PTS | Portsmouth, New Hampshire | 185 Grafton Drive | BUS |
| EXR | Exeter station | 60 Lincoln Street | RAIL |
| WEM | Wells Regional Transportation Center | 696 Sanford Road | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Durham.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Post Office | Durham (NH) | 03824 |
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, Connecticut town in Connecticut, United States with a population of 7,137 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 Strafford County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Strafford County , NH.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Dover | 32,443 | County seat city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Rochester | 31,719 | City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Somersworth | 12,286 | City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Barrington | 9,231 | Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Farmington | 6,951 | Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Milton | 4,614 | Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
| Lee | 4,597 | Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Strafford | 4,235 | City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States |
| New Durham | 2,728 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Rollinsford | 2,577 | City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
| Madbury | 1,879 | City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Durham distances to largest New Hampshire cities