About Durham
Durham is a colorful, creative, and entrepreneurial community of 273,392 that welcomes 7.8 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 about using the Overarching "Durham, Where Great Things Happen" brand.
Durham Accolades
Superlatives and national rankings for Durham.
Sauda Zahra: "With these Hands: Quilting as a Spiritual Odyssey" Exhibit
Art quilts by Sauda Zahra, in the Ella Fountain Pratt Legacy Gallery. FREE admission.
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