Durham, CA Demographics

A map of Durham's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,767	4,567	89.3%	78.3%
Hispanic	344	811	6.4%	13.9%
Multiracial	169	261	3.2%	4.5%
Native American/Other	60	99	1.1%	1.7%
Black	0	35	0.0%	0.6%
Asian	0	61	0.0%	1.0%

Durham, California has an estimated population of 5,340, a decrease from the 5,834 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.3% White, 6.4% Hispanic, 3.2% Multiracial, 1.1% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Durham, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Durham has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Durham, that probability was 36.5% in 2020 and 19.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Durham is ranked the 642nd most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Durham was ranked the 618th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Durham's White Population

4,767 residents of Durham, or 89.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Durham is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Durham ranks 294th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Durham's White population has grown by an estimated 4.4%. White residents' share of Durham's population has increased from 78.3% to 89.3%.

Durham is more White than neighboring Richvale (56.6% White), Chico (64.6% White), Butte Valley (82.6% White), Butte Creek Canyon (82.7% White), and Thermalito (50.1% White).

Durham's Black Population

0 residents of Durham, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Durham is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Durham ranks 981st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Durham's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Durham's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Durham is less Black than neighboring Chico (2.2% Black), and Thermalito (0.3% Black).

Durham's Asian Population

0 residents of Durham, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Durham is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Durham ranks 1128th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Durham's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Durham's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Durham is less Asian than neighboring Chico (5.2% Asian), Butte Creek Canyon (0.3% Asian), and Thermalito (23.8% Asian).

Durham's Hispanic Population

344 residents of Durham, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Durham is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Durham ranks 1077th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Durham's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 57.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Durham's population has decreased from 13.9% to 6.4%.

Durham is more Hispanic than neighboring Butte Valley (2.1% Hispanic). Durham is less Hispanic than neighboring Richvale (11% Hispanic), Chico (20.5% Hispanic), Butte Creek Canyon (7.6% Hispanic), and Thermalito (16.7% Hispanic).

Durham's Native American/Other Population

60 residents of Durham, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Durham is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Durham ranks 510th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Durham's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 39.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Durham's population has decreased from 1.7% to 1.1%.

Durham is more Native American/Other than neighboring Butte Valley (0% Native American/Other). Durham is less Native American/Other than neighboring Richvale (16.6% Native American/Other), Chico (1.4% Native American/Other), Butte Creek Canyon (2.2% Native American/Other), and Thermalito (2.6% Native American/Other).

Durham's Multiracial Population

169 residents of Durham, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Durham is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Durham ranks 854th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Durham's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 35.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Durham's population has decreased from 4.5% to 3.2%.

Durham is less Multiracial than neighboring Richvale (15.9% Multiracial), Chico (6% Multiracial), Butte Valley (15.3% Multiracial), Butte Creek Canyon (7.2% Multiracial), and Thermalito (6.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.