Yes, Durham is considered a diverse city, particularly within the state of North Carolina. Durham is often recognized as the most ethnically diverse of North Carolina's major communities. With a diversity score of 95 out of 100, Durham is much more diverse than other U.S. cities.
UU. The most diverse area within Durham's own boundaries is located to the west of the city. The least diverse areas are in the northeastern part of Durham. The largest universities in Durham, North Carolina, are Duke University (6,863 degrees awarded in 202), North Carolina Central University (1,734 degrees) and Durham Technical Community College (987 degrees).
Visit the Durham overview and facts page to learn more about the history and culture that Durham is known for. The largest universities in Durham (North Carolina) by number of degrees awarded are Duke University (6,863 and 70.7%), North Carolina Central University (1,734 and 17.9%) and Durham Technical Community College (987 and 10.2%). Primary care physicians in Durham County, North Carolina, see 812 patients per year on average, an increase of 2.78% over the previous year (790 patients). Durham is known as the Medicine City because nearly one in four Durham workers works in health care or in a health-related industry.
These companies continue Durham's history of technology and innovation and continue its manufacturing heritage, which began with tobacco and textiles in the 19th century and remains a key component of Durham's economy today. The following table shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has changed over time in Durham County, North Carolina, compared to neighboring geographic regions.
