CITY · NC

What county is Durham, NC in?

Durham, NC is mostly in Durham County. County FIPS code 37063, population 336,892 (2023 estimate).

County details

City: Durham, North Carolina
Primary county: Durham County
FIPS code: 37063
County population: 336,892

Some cities extend into more than one county. Durham is placed in the county that contains its center. For a specific address, use the address lookup.

Questions

What county is Durham in?

Durham, NC is mostly in Durham County.

What is the county seat of Durham County?

County seats are not part of the data on this site. Check the county’s official website.

Can a city be in two counties?

Yes. Large cities such as Houston and Atlanta cross county lines. The address lookup shows the exact county for any street address.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; FCC Area API; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.