Durham, CT Demographics

A map of Durham's Population by Race

Durham, Connecticut has an estimated population of 3,347, a large decrease from the 3,771 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.7% White, 6.8% Hispanic, 4.7% Multiracial, 0.8% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Connecticut 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 20.0% in 2020 and 22.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Durham is ranked the 88th most populous place in Connecticut, out of 215 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 81st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Durham's White Population

2,936 residents of Durham, or 87.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Durham is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Durham ranks 37th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Durham's White population has declined by an estimated 12.7%. White residents' share of Durham's population has decreased from 89.2% to 87.7%.

Durham is more White than neighboring Middletown (62.7% White), Portland (85.1% White), and Meriden (47.6% White). Durham is less White than neighboring Northford (89.4% White), and Higganum (88.5% 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 Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Durham ranks 158th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 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 0.9% to 0.0%.

Durham is less Black than neighboring Middletown (13.3% Black), Portland (1.8% Black), Northford (0.6% Black), and Meriden (7.5% 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 slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Durham ranks 159th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 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 1.6% to 0.0%.

Durham is less Asian than neighboring Middletown (5.9% Asian), Portland (3.8% Asian), Northford (2.3% Asian), Higganum (2.3% Asian), and Meriden (2.4% Asian).

Durham's Hispanic Population

226 residents of Durham, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Durham is considerably lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Durham ranks 181st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Durham's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 47.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Durham's population has increased from 4.1% to 6.8%.

Durham is more Hispanic than neighboring Portland (5.9% Hispanic), and Northford (4.4% Hispanic). Durham is less Hispanic than neighboring Middletown (12.6% Hispanic), and Meriden (38.3% Hispanic).

Durham's Native American/Other Population

28 residents of Durham, or 0.8% 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 Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Durham ranks 138th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Durham's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 40.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Durham's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Durham is more Native American/Other than neighboring Middletown (0.3% Native American/Other), Northford (0.3% Native American/Other), and Meriden (0.4% Native American/Other). Durham is less Native American/Other than neighboring Portland (1% Native American/Other), and Higganum (1.7% Native American/Other).

Durham's Multiracial Population

157 residents of Durham, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Durham is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Durham ranks 115th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Durham's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 13.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Durham's population has increased from 3.7% to 4.7%.

Durham is more Multiracial than neighboring Portland (2.4% Multiracial), Northford (3.1% Multiracial), Higganum (0.7% Multiracial), and Meriden (3.8% Multiracial). Durham is less Multiracial than neighboring Middletown (5.2% 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.