How Does Durham, NC Spend Tax Money?
Durham, NC spends $31,264 per resident, with total expenditures of $8.9B. Top spending categories: Education ($17,100/person), Police ($921/person), Fire Protection ($682/person). Fiscal Health Score: B (66/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $8.9B |
| Per Capita Spending | $31,264 |
| Total Revenue | $4.9B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 284,094 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 66/100 (B) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Education$17,100/person
Police$921/person
Fire Protection$682/person
Health$517/person
Highways & Roads$461/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.