Durham County, North Carolina Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

332,353

Diversity Score

69.5

Diversity Tier

High

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
41.7%%

Durham County, North Carolina Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Durham County, North Carolina Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)138,54341.7%
Black / African American105,71131.8%
Hispanic or Latino52,52315.8%
Asian17,9325.4%
Two or More Races15,0874.5%
Other Race1,7070.5%
Native American7290.2%
Pacific Islander1210.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Durham County, North Carolina

The largest racial or ethnic group in Durham County, North Carolina is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 41.7% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Durham County, North Carolina has increased slightly. The area currently has a diversity score of 69.5/100, which is considered a High level of diversity.
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