Durham, NC Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Durham was 291,928, a 0.95% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Durham's population was 289,177, an increase of 1.69% compared to a population of 284,362 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Durham, NC population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Durham increased by 102,958. In this period, the peak population was 291,928 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 188,970 - -
2001 192,635 3,665 1.94%
2002 196,880 4,245 2.2%
2003 199,508 2,628 1.33%
2004 202,897 3,389 1.7%
2005 206,868 3,971 1.96%
2006 212,193 5,325 2.57%
2007 218,319 6,126 2.89%
2008 224,697 6,378 2.92%
2009 230,520 5,823 2.59%
2010 231,586 1,066 0.46%
2011 236,237 4,651 2.01%
2012 242,062 5,825 2.47%
2013 247,967 5,905 2.44%
2014 254,304 6,337 2.56%
2015 259,696 5,392 2.12%
2016 266,595 6,899 2.66%
2017 270,967 4,372 1.64%
2018 275,829 4,862 1.79%
2019 281,049 5,220 1.89%
2020 284,362 3,313 1.18%
2021 289,177 4,815 1.69%
2022 291,928 2,751 0.95%
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Durham, NC population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Durham's population increased by 42,616 (22.55%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Durham's population increased by 52,776 (22.79%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Durham's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Durham's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 291,928. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Durham's population peaked in year 2022 at 291,928.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Durham's population was lowest in year 2000 at 188,970.

Durham, NC annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Durham grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 0 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Durham had an average annual population growth rate of 2.48% per year. Overall the population grew 54.48% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Durham's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Durham's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 2.48% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 7,566. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2015 to 2016, Durham's population grew the most with an increase of 6,899 (2.66%).

While from 2009 and 2010, Durham's population grew the least with a growth of 1,066 (0.46%).

Things to know

Is Durham, NC population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Durham's population increased by 7,566 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 4,815 (1.69%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 2,751 (0.95%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Durham, NC changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Durham increased by 43,961 (17.73%). The population was highest at 291,928 in the year 2022 and lowest at 247,967 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.89%.

References

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Durham, NC Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Durham population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Durham across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Durham was 291,928, a 0.95% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Durham population was 289,177, an increase of 1.69% compared to a population of 284,362 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Durham increased by 102,958. In this period, the peak population was 291,928 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Durham population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Durham is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Durham population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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