Durham City (North) PUMA, NC

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2020 Population

144,590

1.81% 1-year growth

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

37.2

0.535% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

15.1%

14% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$59,172

4.35% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$209,200

9.99% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

66,377

0.0331% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Durham City (North) PUMA, NC had a population of 145k people with a median age of 37.2 and a median household income of $59,172. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Durham City (North) PUMA, NC grew from 142,023 to 144,590, a 1.81% increase and its median household income grew from $56,708 to $59,172, a 4.35% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (42.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (35%), White (Hispanic) (10.4%), Other (Hispanic) (4.1%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.3%).

18.1% of the households in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

90.5% of the residents in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Durham County (North)--Durham City (North) PUMA, NC are Elevate Salon Institute (494001) (85 degrees awarded in 2021) and Watts School of Nursing (68 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC was $209,200, and the homeownership rate was 60.7%.

Most people in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Durham City (North) PUMA, NC borders Granville, Person & Caswell Counties PUMA, NC, Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC, Durham City (South) PUMA, NC, and Chapel Hill Town PUMA, NC.

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Population & Diversity

Durham City (North) PUMA, NC is home to a population of 145k people, from which 90.5% are citizens. As of 2020, 13.1% of Durham City (North) PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (19k people).

In 2020, there were 1.21 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (61.1k people) in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 50.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 15k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC are Spanish (19,726 households), Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa (761 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (623 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

75,065

Women

51.9%

69,629

Men

48.1%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 144,694 inhabitants, with 48.1% men, and 51.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

90.5%

2020 Citizenship

90.2%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 90.5% of Durham City (North) PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC was 90.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
61.1k ± 1.79k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
50.7k ± 2.53k
White (Hispanic)
15k ± 1.61k

17%

Hispanic Population

24.6k people

17% of the people in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC are hispanic (24.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
5,611 ± 1,803 people
Honduras
3,004 ± 1,332 people
El Salvador
1,341 ± 895 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Durham City (North) PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 5,611 Durham City (North) PUMA, NC residents, followed by Honduras with 3,004 and El Salvador with 1,341.

Foreign-Born Population

13.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

19k people

13.2%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

18.7k people

As of 2020, 13.1% of Durham City (North) PUMA, NC residents (19k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC was 13.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
19,726 households (14.6%)
Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa
761 households (0.562%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
623 households (0.46%)

18.1% of the households in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC was Spanish. 14.6% of the households in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,827 ± 276
Gulf War (1990s)
1,228 ± 291
Gulf War (2001-)
1,214 ± 257

Durham City (North) PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.49 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Durham City (North) PUMA, NC employs 66.4k people. The largest industries in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (6,004 people), Construction (5,045 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,788 people), and the highest paying industries are Electronics stores ($249,448), Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($159,062), and Software publishing ($128,347).

Males in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.2 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,803. The income inequality in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.471, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

34,231

Women

51.6%

32,146

Men

48.4%

The workforce of Durham City (North) PUMA, NC in 2020 was 66,377 people, with 51.6% woman, and 48.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC.

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Occupations

66.4k

2020 Value

−0.0331%

1 Year decline

± −0.0331%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −0.0331%, from 66.4k employees to 66.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC, are Stockers and order fillers (1,905 people), Registered nurses (1,893 people), and Other managers (1,754 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Durham City (North) PUMA, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

66.4k

2020 Value

−0.0331%

1 Year decline

± −0.0331%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −0.0331%, from 66.4k employees to 66.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (6,004 people), Construction (5,045 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,788 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Durham City (North) PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,159

Median earning men ± $2,718

$34,083

Median earning women ± $2,523

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Information ($75,781), Public Administration ($65,684), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,577).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($58,333), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,946), and Information ($51,892).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($49.7B) and Machinery ($44.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$462B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$32.8B
Virginia
$26.1B
Georgia
$18.1B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $32.8B, followed by Virginia with $26.1B and Georgia and $18.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Durham City (North) PUMA, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.881%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC awarded 153 degrees. The student population of Durham City (North) PUMA, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 36 male students and 424 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC are White (76 and 49.7%), followed by Black or African American (59 and 38.6%), Hispanic or Latino (14 and 9.15%), and Two or More Races (2 and 1.31%).

The largest universities in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Elevate Salon Institute (494001) (85 and 55.6%) and Watts School of Nursing (68 and 44.4%).

The most popular majors in Durham County (North)--Durham City (North) PUMA, NC are Registered Nursing (68 and 44.4%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (59 and 38.6%), and Other Cosmetology & Related Personal Grooming Arts (26 and 17%).

The median tuition cost in Durham County (North)--Durham City (North) PUMA, NC for private four year colleges is $20,156.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 460 students enrolled in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC, 7.83% men and 92.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 224 records, of which 89.3% were women and 10.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Registered Nursing

Most Common

68 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Durham County (North)--Durham City (North) PUMA, NC was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Durham County (North)--Durham City (North) PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Elevate Salon Institute (494001)
85 degrees awarded
Watts School of Nursing
68 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Elevate Salon Institute (494001) with 85 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 7 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC, which is 0.0479 times less than the 146 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 76 degrees mean that there were 1.29 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 59 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($20,156) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,166) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.909% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.651% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Durham City (North) PUMA, NC in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (27.4k), Bachelors Degree (24.1k), and Some college (21.3k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC was $209,200 in 2020, which is 0.91 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $190,200 to $209,200, a 9.99% increase. The homeownership rate in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC is 60.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 24.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC is $59,172. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $119,316, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $112,777 and $104,395.

Housing

Property

$209,200

Median Property Value 2020

±$6,861

$34,279

Median Property Taxes

±$1,499

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Durham City (North) PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

60.7%

Homeownership

2020

65.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 60.7% of the housing units in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 60.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $119,316, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $112,777 and $104,395.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,172

Median Household Income

± $2,364

56.5k

Number of Households

± 2,147

In 2020, the median household income of the 56.5k households in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC grew to $59,172 from the previous year's value of $56,708.

The following chart displays the households in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.471

2020 Wage GINI in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC

0.463

2019 Wage GINI in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC

In 2020, the income inequality in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.74% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Durham City (North) PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (74.9%)
Carpooled (9.7%)
Worked At Home (8.83%)

In 2020, 74.9% of workers in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.7%) and those who worked at home (8.83%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (24.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.21% of the workforce in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC (20.9k out of 138k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females < 5 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

86% of the population of Durham City (North) PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 46.1% on employee plans, 15.4% on Medicaid, 10.8% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.21% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in North Carolina was $7,264 in 2014. This is a 3.37% increase from the previous year ($7,027).

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1399 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.427% decrease from the previous year (1405 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1710 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 363 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

1,399 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,399 patients per year. This represents a 0.427% decrease from the previous year (1,405 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in North Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 22.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 14% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.8% were men and 54.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

14%

Uninsured

46.1%

Employer Coverage

15.4%

Medicaid

10.8%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

1.21%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC declined by 2.66% from 14.4% to 14%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Durham City (North) PUMA, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.