Durham, NH Demographics

A map of Durham's Population by Race

Durham, New Hampshire has an estimated population of 10,681, a decrease from the 11,147 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.2% White, 5.4% Hispanic, 4.5% Asian, 3.5% Multiracial, 0.2% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. 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 more diverse than New Hampshire 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 30.4% in 2020 and 25.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Durham is ranked the 14th most populous place in New Hampshire, out of 100 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 14th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Durham's White Population

9,209 residents of Durham, or 86.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Durham is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 86.9% of the population is White. Durham ranks 93rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Durham's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Durham's population has increased from 83.0% to 86.2%.

Durham is more White than neighboring Dover (85.3% White), and Somersworth (83.2% White). Durham is less White than neighboring Newmarket (89.5% White), Newfields (95.6% White), and South Eliot (87.3% White).

Durham's Black Population

24 residents of Durham, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Durham is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 1.3% of the population is Black. Durham ranks 16th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Durham's Black population has declined by an estimated 86.0%. Black residents' share of Durham's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.2%.

Durham is more Black than neighboring Newfields (0% Black). Durham is less Black than neighboring Dover (1.2% Black), Newmarket (0.9% Black), Somersworth (2.2% Black), and South Eliot (1.1% Black).

Durham's Asian Population

476 residents of Durham, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Durham is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Durham ranks 7th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Durham's Asian population has declined by an estimated 18.9%. Asian residents' share of Durham's population has decreased from 5.3% to 4.5%.

Durham is more Asian than neighboring Newmarket (1.9% Asian), Newfields (0.7% Asian), Somersworth (2.6% Asian), and South Eliot (0% Asian). Durham is less Asian than neighboring Dover (4.8% Asian).

Durham's Hispanic Population

579 residents of Durham, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Durham is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Durham ranks 7th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Durham's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Durham's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.4%.

Durham is more Hispanic than neighboring Dover (3.5% Hispanic), Newmarket (1.5% Hispanic), and Newfields (3.1% Hispanic). Durham is less Hispanic than neighboring Somersworth (6% Hispanic), and South Eliot (6.1% Hispanic).

Durham's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Durham, or 0.2% 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 New Hampshire overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Durham ranks 57th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Durham's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Durham's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Durham is more Native American/Other than neighboring Newmarket (0% Native American/Other), and Newfields (0% Native American/Other). Durham is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dover (0.7% Native American/Other), Somersworth (0.3% Native American/Other), and South Eliot (2.9% Native American/Other).

Durham's Multiracial Population

374 residents of Durham, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Durham is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Durham ranks 28th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Durham's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 27.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Durham's population has decreased from 4.6% to 3.5%.

Durham is more Multiracial than neighboring Newfields (0.7% Multiracial), and South Eliot (2.6% Multiracial). Durham is less Multiracial than neighboring Dover (4.5% Multiracial), Newmarket (6.1% Multiracial), and Somersworth (5.8% 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.