Durham township, North Carolina
Durham township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Durham township is a geographic entity located in Durham County, North Carolina. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 119,762. The land area covers 40.95 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 119,762 | ±3,105 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 33.4 yrs | ±0.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 50,996 | ±1,333 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 56,733 | ±1,209 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 50,996 | ±1,333 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 5,737 | ±560 |
| Median Home Value | $369,500 | ±$9,492 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,362 | ±$41 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $65,264 | ±$4,179 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,688 | ±$2,018 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.3% | ±1.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 19,056 | ±1,844 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | ±1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 61,086 | ±2,341 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91% | ±3.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 343,628 (2024)
ID: 171094
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
200 E MAIN ST, BSMT 4, DURHAM NC 27701-3649
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Durham | PK-05 | Durham, NC | |
| Regular School Durham | 06-08 | Durham, NC | |
| Regular School Durham | PK-05 | Durham, NC | |
| Regular School Durham | PK-05 | Durham, NC | |
| Regular School Durham | 09-12 | Durham, NC | |
| Regular School Durham | KG-08 | Durham, NC | |
| Regular School Durham | 09-13 | Durham, NC | |
| Regular School Durham | KG-05 | Durham, NC | |
| Regular School Durham | KG-08 | Durham, NC | |
| Regular School Durham | PK-05 | Durham, NC |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Watts College of Nursing
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College | 1.3 mi away | 2828 Croasdaile Drive, Suite 200, Durham, NC, 27705-2505 |
9194707348
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DURHAM COUNTY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 2.2 mi away | 300 N ROXBORO RD., DURHAM, NC, 27701 |
(919) 560-0155
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Duke University
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College | 1.8 mi away | 103 Allen Bldg, Durham, NC, 27708 |
9196848111
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DURHAM COUNTY MAIN LIBRARY
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Library | 2.2 mi away | 300 N ROXBORO RD., DURHAM, NC, 27701 |
(919) 560-0100
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Bull City Durham Beauty and Barber College
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College Vocational | 2.8 mi away | 931 E Main St, Durham, NC, 27701 |
9844392400
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BRAGTOWN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 2.9 mi away | 3200 DEARBORN DRIVE, DURHAM, NC, 27707 |
(919) 560-0120
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North Carolina Central University
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College | 3.5 mi away | 1801 Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC, 27707 |
9195306100
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NORTH REGIONAL LIBRARY
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 221 MILTON RD, DURHAM, NC, 27712 |
(919) 560-0231
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Durham Technical Community College
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College | 3.9 mi away | 1637 Lawson Street, Durham, NC, 27703-5023 |
9195367200
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SOUTHWEST REGIONAL LIBRARY
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Library | 4.8 mi away | 3605 SHANNON RD, DURHAM, NC, 27707 |
(919) 560-8590
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at DURHAM, NC US, located 2.8 miles from Durham township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48.9° | 27.9° | 38.4° | 3.98" | — |
| February | 52.5° | 30.3° | 41.4° | 2.91" | — |
| March | 60.7° | 37.2° | 49.0° | 4.51" | — |
| April | 70.3° | 46.0° | 58.1° | 3.66" | — |
| May | 76.6° | 55.4° | 66.0° | 3.80" | — |
| June | 83.3° | 64.2° | 73.8° | 5.24" | — |
| July | 87.0° | 68.8° | 77.9° | 4.20" | — |
| August | 84.6° | 67.2° | 75.9° | 5.23" | — |
| September | 79.3° | 60.9° | 70.1° | 4.70" | — |
| October | 69.5° | 48.0° | 58.8° | 3.35" | — |
| November | 60.0° | 37.1° | 48.6° | 3.65" | — |
| December | 52.1° | 32.2° | 42.2° | 3.34" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham city | City | 3.3 mi | — |
| Gorman CDP | CDP | 6.4 mi | — |
| Chapel Hill town | Town | 9.4 mi | — |
| Hillsborough town | Town | 10.4 mi | — |
| Carrboro town | Town | 11.5 mi | — |
| Carolina Meadows CDP | CDP | 12.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3706390932. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.