VirtualDurham.com

Internet Source for Information on Durham, North Carolina

Durham, North Carolina is a rapidly growing city with an estimated 2004 population of over 200,000, placing it among the top five largest cities in the State and among the top one-hundred largest in the country in terms of population. North Carolina, known as the "Tar Heel State" based on their resiliency in a famous battle and whose motto is "A Better Place to Be; Raise Up," has a total estimated population of over 8,100,000. Regional resources include Raleigh that is within driving distance from Durham. Based on the most recent census information, Durham has a very highly educated population with over 80% having graduated from high school and over 40% being college graduates. Residents of Durham have access to a respected system of schools and colleges. High schools include the C E Jordan High School, Camelot Academy, Carolina Friends School, Cresset Christian Academy, Durham Academy, Fellowship Baptist Academy, Hillside High School, Ibad-Ar-Rahman School, Mt Zion Christian Academy, NC School of Science and Math, Northern High School, Riverside High School, Southern High School, Tabernacle of Life Christian School, and The Hill Center. The Campbell University, Center For Employment Training-Research Triangle Park, Central Carolina Community College, Duke University, Durham Technical Community College, Meredith College, North Carolina State University at Raleigh, North Carolina Central University, Shaw University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Wake Technical Community College, and Watts School of Nursing are among the local and nearby colleges. The The Chronicle, The Herald-Sun, The News & Observer and The Technician will provide you with information on news and events concerning Durham, such as Durham North Carolina Real Estate, Raleigh Durham International Airport, Apartment Rentals in Durham NC, Health Insurance in Durham and Durham Virtual Home Tours. They are also good sources for learning about area sports teams -- Duke University Blue Devils, North Carolina Central University Eagles, Meredith College Angels, North Carolina State University Wolfpack, Peace College Pride, Shaw University Bears, St. Augustine's College Falcons, Carolina Hurricanes, Carolina Panthers and Charlotte Bobcats. The relatively young Durham population has access to several hospitals in the region. These include Duke University Hospital, Durham Regional Hospital, and North Carolina Specialty Hospital. Durham residents and visitors alike find many commercial and recreational activities and resources of interest in the Durham area among Raleigh Durham Airport, Durham Furniture, Durham Physicians, Raleigh Durham North Carolina and Durham Restaurants. According to the US economic census, the 2000 median household income in Durham was over $41,000. This is with the median house value in 2000 in Durham being over $125,000. The top sectors for employment in Durham, North Carolina are Educational, Health and Social Services, Professional, Scientific, Management, Administrative, and Waste, Management Services, Manufacturing. VirtualDurham.com is a new online source for information on Durham, North Carolina that will be improved with additional information and resources, including Durham North Carolina Rental Apartments, Durham NC, Attorneys in Durham, Duke University and Durham NC Real Estate.