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About Durham

Durham is a colorful, creative, and entrepreneurial community of 262,715 that welcomes 6.04 million visitors each year.

Durham occupies a prime location in the heart of North Carolina and is a nexus for learning, achievement, creativity, research, and industry.

Whether you're a resident, visitor, group planner, newcomer, journalist, or consultant, these official stats, facts, and images will provide new perspectives on Durham.

 

300+ Great Things About Durham

More than 300 reasons to visit, reside in and do business in Durham.

Overview, Facts & History

Quick facts, community history, self guided Durham overview.

Research & Statistics

Demographics, research, local government performance indicators, RTP and RDU statistics.

Online Image Library

Searchable inventory of hundreds of high-res images of Durham for promotional use.

Durham Online Brand Center

Background information for residents and Durham-based businesses about using the Overarching "Durham, Where Great Things Happen" brand.

Durham Accolades

Superlatives and national rankings for Durham.

 

 

 

 

 

Where great things happen

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