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Durham is a somewhat small town located in the state of Connecticut. With a population of 7,165 people and just one neighborhood, Durham is the 116th largest community in Connecticut.
Unlike some towns, Durham isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Durham are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Durham is a town of sales and office workers, professionals, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Durham who work in office and administrative support (17.05%), sales jobs (14.14%), and management occupations (12.07%).
Also of interest is that Durham has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 8.77% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Durham is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Durham’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
The citizens of Durham are among the most well-educated in the nation: 49.18% of adults in Durham have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree, whereas the average US city has 21.84% holding at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Durham in 2018 was $55,566, which is wealthy relative to Connecticut and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $222,264 for a family of four.
The people who call Durham home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Durham residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Durham include Italian, Irish, English, German, and Polish.
The most common language spoken in Durham is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.
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44 Vital Statistics. 4 Condition Alerts found.
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Raw data sources: American Community Survey, U.S. Bureau of the Census, U.S. Department of Education, 50 state departments of education, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 18,000+ local law enforcement agencies, Federal Housing Finance Agency, U.S. Geological Service, National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Date(s) & Update Frequency: 2018 (latest available). Updated annually. Please note: Unemployment data updated November 2020.
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136 Vital Statistics. 0 Condition Alerts found.
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Date(s) & Update Frequency: Reflects 2019 calendar year; released from FBI in Sept. 2020 (latest available). Updated annually. Where is 2020 data?
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Crime | |
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Durham | 0.101011101001110 |
Connecticut | 1.84 |
Crime | |
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Durham | 0.101011101001110 |
Connecticut | 14.27 |
Crime | |
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Durham | 0.101011101001110 |
Connecticut | 16 |
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Discipline | District | State |
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Proficiency in Reading and Math | 0.101011101001110 | 0.101011101001110 |
Proficiency in Reading | 0.101011101001110 | 0.101011101001110 |
Proficiency in Math | 0.101011101001110 | 0.101011101001110 |
School Details | Grades | Quality Rating Compared to CT* | Quality Rating Compared to Nation* |
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Coginchaug Regional High School
135 Pickett Ln. Durham, CT 06422 |
09-12 | ||
Frank Ward Strong School
191 Main Street Durham, CT 06422 |
07-08 | ||
Frederick Brewster School
126 Tuttle Rd. Durham, CT 06422 |
PK-03 | ||
John Lyman School
106 Way Rd. Middlefield, CT 06455 |
KG-04 | ||
Middlefield Memorial School
124 Hubbard St. Middlefield, CT 06455 |
04-06 | ||
* 10 is highest |
Ethnic/racial Groups | This District | This State |
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White (non-hispanic) | ||
Black | ||
Hispanic | ||
Asian Or Pacific Islander | ||
American Indian Or Native Of Alaska |
Economic Groups | This District | This State |
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ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED | 15.7% | 40.8% |
FREE LUNCH ELIGIBLE | 11.3% | 33.9% |
REDUCED LUNCH ELIGIBLE | 4.4% | 6.9% |
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Raw data sources: U.S. Department of Education, 50 state departments of education, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Dow Jones S&P, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 18,000+ local law enforcement agencies, Federal Housing Finance Agency, U.S. Bureau of the Census, American Community Survey, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Geological Service, U.S. Department of Transportation, LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics, Federal Highway Administration, National Agricultural Statistics.
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328 Vital Statistics. 20 Condition Alerts found.
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