Durham Real Estate
About the City
The cornerstone of the Research Triangle region (Durham-Raleigh-Chapel Hill), Durham serves as the county seat of Durham County and home to Duke University and North Carolina Central University. Established in 1853 as a railroad depot, the city grew quickly and prospered as a result of its thriving tobacco industry. Though Durham's fortunes declined and growth slowed during the mid-twentieth century, its future looks brighter today as the city continues to revitalize and diversify its economy.
The Census of 2000 indicated there were 187,035 people residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 45.51% White, 43.81% African American, 0.31% Native American, 3.64% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 4.75% from other races, and 1.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 8.56% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,160, and the median income for a family was $51,162. The per capita income for the city was $22,526.